Delicious Dark Chocolate Butternut Squash Bread Recipe

Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of dark chocolate and butternut squash with this delicious bread recipe. The combination of the creamy squash and the intense cocoa creates a moist and tender loaf that is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Easy to make and oh-so-satisfying, this bread will become a family favorite in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the mashed butternut squash to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if desired.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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