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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line an 20 cm x 20 cm baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Incorporate the eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Evenly split the butter mixture into two bowls. To one bowl, fold in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. To the other, mix in pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice.
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Spread the chocolate mixture evenly onto the base of the prepared pan. Carefully layer the pumpkin mixture on top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the centre yields a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
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Cut into squares. Pipe green frosting vines and arrange mini pumpkin candies on top. Add crumbled pecans or mini marshmallows if desired.