CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE BREAD

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I've searched for a good chocolate bread recipe for a long time and finally was given this one by a friend. I hope you like it as much as I do. I think the applesauce is the key ingredient.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1 1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
3 c all purpose flour
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2/3 c milk chocolate chips
1/2 c dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
GARNISH:
1 tsp confectioners' sugar
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat nonstick loaf pan (11-1/2 by 5-1/2 by 3 inches) or 2 loaf pans (8-1/2 by 4-1/2 by 2-3/8 inches) with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Note: Picture shows bread made in a mold type bread pan available through cake decorating supply shops.
  • 2. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed in large bowl until smooth and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat 1 minute. Beat in applesauce (mixture will look curdled).
  • 3. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in large bowl. Make well in center. Add applesauce mixture, chocolate chips and peanuts to well; stir into flour mixture until just combined and flour mixture is evenly moistened. Spoon mixture into prepared pan(s).
  • 4. Bake in 350 degrees oven 60 to 65 minutes, until toothpick tests clean. Let cool in pan(s) 15 minutes. Turn out onto rack; let cool completely. Garnish: Mix sugar and cocoa and dust bread with this mixture.

Dipuo Conny
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds so good.


Abdul wahab Wahab
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This bread is delicious! The chocolate and applesauce flavors go perfectly together.


Erik Gamez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This bread is a new family favorite.


Ruby Cane-McCree
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I love that it's made with applesauce instead of oil or butter.


md pabel Ahmed
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


William Macgregor
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and applesauce. It's also really easy to make.


RT Rijon
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I'm not a huge fan of applesauce, but I really enjoyed this bread. The chocolate flavor is really rich and the applesauce adds a nice moisture.


Mathlouthi Hamza
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate bread.


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Just pulled this bread out of the oven and it smells amazing! Can't wait to try it.


Ryan Peak
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover applesauce. The bread is dense and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate flavor.


Rohail Yousaf
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This chocolate applesauce bread is incredibly moist and flavorful! The applesauce adds a subtle sweetness and keeps the bread from being too dry. I also love the addition of chocolate chips; they give the bread a rich, decadent flavor.