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Pumpkin Chocolate Streusel Loaf

The molten chocolate inside surprises you with every bite, while the oatmeal streusel topping provides the perfect crunchy contrast. Plus, it’s kid-approved, crowd-friendly, and made with simple ingredients.
Course Dessert
Keyword autumn, Fall Baking, kid's lunch ideas, oatmeal, sweet bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

MELTED CHOCOLATE

  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • pinch salt

LOAF

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp molasse
  • 2s tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup black coffee
  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground clove
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch salt

STREUSEL

  • 4 tbsp butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecan
  • ½ cup oatmeal
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

MELTED CHOCOLATE:

  • In a microwave, melt the butter and chocolate chips using 30 seconds intervals. Once it is soft and gooey, whisk together until it is combined completely. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

STREUSEL

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is crumbly, then set it aside.

LOAF

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, brown sugar, eggs, molasse, vanilla extract, and black coffee until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the loaf’s bouncy texture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Using a spoon, create a dwell in the centre, and add the chocolate filling on top. Evenly sprinkle the streusel mixture over the batter. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for the melted chocolate!).
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.