I have to agree that this bread is a little plain and that the topping is messy, but I changed the recipe some so I can't complain much. I left out the nuts (didn't have any) and was looking for something to fix a chocolate craving, so I added a tablespoon and a half of cocoa powder (and 3 oz. applesauce to compensate) to the mix. Don't do this guys, you couldn't taste it, and I think it might have competed with the spices. The spices of the batter and also the texture and rise of the cake WERE very good and yummy. I would suggest adding more chocolate chips or at least mini ones, but that depends on what you want. I thought it was a little too sweet yet plain, needed something, don't know what. If I made it again, I'd cut the sugar and increase the choc chips, or at least use a really strong apple like a Granny Smith for that flavor. And I wouldn't bother with the sugar topping. Maybe a touch of caramel would be good in this cake, too.

This was really good. I brought it to a board meeting and it was a huge hit. I didn't have buttermilk so I substituted sour cream instead. I also used real butter instead of margarine.

This recipe is absolutely wonderful! I have made this bread time and time again! I get nothing but compliments when I share with others!

I'm giving this a 4 because my mom and husband liked it, although I did not. I thought it was bland, but they said they enjoyed the flavor of the chocolate and apples together. Maybe I just didn't use a tart enough apple for my own taste!

Excellent! Little crumbly but very good.

This recipe is delicious. I made a few changes, I used Granny Smith apples, I used caramel chocolate swirl chips instead of semi sweet chips and pecans instead of walnuts to make Gourmet Caramel Apple Bread, like those gourmet caramel apples you get that are covered in caramel and chocolate and pecans. It was delicious. It quickly disappeared at a family pot luck get together.

I have this recipe already in a cookbook I own, its a keeper for sure, I make about 4 loaves each time I make it, I keep one out for breakfast or a midmorning snack, wrap two up for the freezer and give 1 away to a friend, I like adding chopped pecans or walnuts and dried cranburys too,sweet, moist, simply excellent.

This recipe is perfect. A lovely moist loaf. I did not have buttermilk and also substituted yogurt, it worked perfectly. Just the right sweetness!

This was good but not great. For us, the apples and chocolate together just didn't do it. Very buttery and moist, though.

Mmmmm. This is SO good. I made it at Christmas and gave it away as gifts!

FANTASTIC, i even skipped the topping. I nixed the walnuts and increased the chips a tad. Was out of buttermilk so i subbed it w/plain yogurt. wow. Had to send home dinner guest w/the recipe. Thanks Corwyn

nice and tasty - a good way to use up fall apples.

I left out the walnuts because I made this for a kindergarten class. Fabulous! Very Yummy!

Perfect combination of ingredients. Very moist, bakes with a beautiful topping. I increased the chocolate chips to 3/4 cup.h

very good ... granny smith apples lend a nice tartness ... VERY sweet with the topping, i usually leave it off. i have also tried this with cocoa powder instead of chips ... in which case i add a little apple sauce to the batter for moisture and to strengthen the apple flavor against the cocoa powder.

Moist and delicious and simple to make. My family loved it!

I omitted nuts inside the cake (not enough) and used white chocolate chips. Also used light brown sugar instead of white (ran out) and made up my own buttermilk (2 tbsp reg. milk + dash of vinegar). Didn't add all the flour as the batter was already thick looking (prob. abt 3-4 tbsp flour left). Results: wonderful smell while baking (my mother knew smethng was in the oven even when she was at the door) and still smelled great the next day each time I walk past it. Half a loaf disappeared within 1/2hr out of oven. Great recipe, moist and tender. Will make again, with nuts cuz i think it'll complement the "mushy" apple.

Bread is very good. Great combination of apples, chocolate and walnuts. I have already made it twice this week!