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Chocolate Tea Bread

By: Dorothy Bateman

"From Carver, Massachusetts, Dorothy Bateman reveals, 'Applesauce is the secret ingredient that makes this cake-like loaf so moist. It's a success whenever I serve it.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, shortening, eggs, water and sugar; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Combine dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture. Beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2-1/2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.