This Maple Pecan Chocolate Loaf Cake is rich, moist, and filled with warm maple flavor, buttery pecans, and deep chocolate richness.

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

3. Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

4. Mix in maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.

5. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt.

6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

7. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.

8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until center is set.

10. Cool before slicing and serving.

Use pure maple syrup for best flavor.

Do not overbake to keep loaf moist.

The flavor becomes even richer the next day.