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Pumpkin Bread with Black Cocoa Streusel
A quick‑bread pumpkin loaf perfect for Halloween, featuring a vibrant orange‑turmeric batter and a dramatic black cocoa‑pumpkin‑seed streusel. Made with pantry staples and a few specialty items, it bakes in under an hour and is easy enough for kids to help with.
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Critical Success Points
- • Fully incorporating cold butter into the streusel to avoid greasy pockets.
- • Emulsifying the oil into the egg‑sugar mixture for a smooth batter.
- • Checking doneness with a cake tester rather than relying on color.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oven and pan with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Butter can be slippery; keep fingers away from the hot pan when removing the loaf.
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