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.

Anopa Kache
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This bread is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and applesauce flavors are perfect together.


Damirah Anderson
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Gomolemo Ntlatleng
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.


ijy Ozzy
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I love how easy this bread is to make. I can always count on it turning out perfectly.


Randa Elhaj
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This bread is the perfect combination of chocolate and applesauce. It's not too sweet and it's not too tart.


Courtney Bertrand
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I've never made chocolate applesauce bread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out perfect!


hexy_nite fornite
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover applesauce. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Chathuka Kavishan
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate bread, but I loved this recipe. The applesauce added a nice touch of sweetness and made the bread really moist.


Tilda Seyram
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This chocolate applesauce bread is the best! It's so moist and flavorful, and the applesauce makes it extra special.


Arshi Shahrin
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mary Gyamfi
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This bread is perfect for a potluck or bake sale. It's always a popular choice and it's so easy to make.


ED Cruz
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I love the combination of chocolate and applesauce in this bread. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Mazhar Jan
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This bread is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect treat for a quick breakfast or snack.


Leonnah Williams
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I was a bit skeptical about using applesauce in a chocolate bread recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The bread was delicious!


Jody Becker
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This is my new favorite chocolate bread recipe! It's so moist and flavorful, and the applesauce adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Brooke Millin
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Maher Eman
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This chocolate applesauce bread was a hit at my last dinner party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Everyone loved it.