Ingredients (1 loaf, 4–6 servings)

Wet:

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1 cup sourdough starter (discard or active, unfed is fine)

½ cup melted butter (or oil for softer crumb)

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar (adds moisture + depth)

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Dry:

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1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (use good quality for richness)

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp cinnamon (optional—but really nice with chocolate)

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Add-ins:

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¾–1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Optional: ¼ cup mini chips or chunks for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan.

2. Mix wet ingredients

3. Combine dry ingredients

4. Bring it together

5. Add chocolate chips

6. Bake

7. Cool

🔥 Pro Tips (this is where it gets really good)

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Make it glossier / richer (like you wanted earlier):

Add 2 tbsp hot coffee → deepens chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee

OR add 2 tbsp sour cream or yogurt → silkier crumb

Sprinkle coarse sugar + chocolate chips on top before baking

Layer batter → sprinkle chocolate chips → add rest of batter

OR add a fudge ribbon (Nutella or ganache swirl)

Oil = softer, moist loaf

Butter = richer flavor but slightly firmer crumb

Optional Upgrade: Chocolate Glaze 🍫

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Mix:

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½ cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2–3 tbsp milk

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Drizzle once cooled for a dessert-style loaf.