Pumpkin, Olive Oil Loaf with Chocolate Chunks
When you have a good recipe, you capitalize on it and make it over and over again for friends and family to enjoy. Well, I found that one token recipe that yielded the most delicious and moist cake, that became a favorite over the holidays. Allow me to introduce you to this pumpkin, olive oil loaf with chocolate chunks recipe. It is so easy to make, it tastes decadent and the chocolate shavings on top will make you look like a pro baker. The best part of this recipe is that you can make one loaf, or make three mini loaves for gifting. This has become one of my personal favorites and after you try this, I know it will become yours too.
Makes: 1 Loaf, or 3 Mini Loaves
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE LOAF:
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1¼ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
1/3 cup yogurt
3 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped. Plus extra for finishing
FOR THE GLAZE:
¾ cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted, plus more as needed
1-2 Tbsp hot water, plus more as needed
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Dark chocolate, chopped or shaved
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with a parchment paper
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Combine granulated sugar and eggs in a large bowl, whisk to blend. Whisk in oil, pumpkin puree, and Greek yogurt. Whisk in dry ingredients until batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate. Scrape into prepared pan; smooth top.
Bake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 minutes. (If you are splitting the batter into 3 mini loaves, the bake time is approximately 35 minutes)
Let cake cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cake is almost completely cooled, begin working on the icing by whisking the confectioners sugar, olive oil, and water until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over the cake (by pouring over the cake or with a spoon) and sprinkle with chocolate shavings (by using a vegetable shaver)
Package your loaf in a glassine bag, tie with twine and accent with a sprig of greenery for extra flair
*Recipe adapted from Eyeswoon