TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN BREAD

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs  
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup milk

For the topping:

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. Cream butter and sugars: Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, pumpkin, and milk.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Make topping: While bread is baking, heat heavy cream and butter in the microwave until just simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Whisk together.
8. Drizzle topping: Drizzle chocolate topping over cooled bread. Sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice (optional).

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger to the batter.
• For a richer flavor: Use dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder.
• For a crunchier texture: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
• For a sweeter topping: Increase the amount of brown sugar in the topping.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread!