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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix until well combined. Add vanilla and pumpkin, then mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, espresso powder, and salt. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients. Add in buttermilk, and mix just until combined. If adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold in.
3. Pour into a greased standard size loaf pan.
4. Bake for approximately 55-65 minutes or until knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
6. Remove from pan and enjoy.

This delicious loaf is great after dinner or with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. Sure, it may be decadent but warmed up in the oven for a few minutes and it will be melt in your mouth fantastic.