Chocolate Apple Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE APPLE BREAD

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Apples Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----TOPPING-----
1 tb Sugar
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Chopped walnuts or pecans
-----BREAD-----
4 c All-purpose flour
1 t Salt
1 t Baking powder
1 t Baking soda
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 c Butter,softened
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs
2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 c Buttermilk
3 c Coarsely chopped apples
1 c Chopped walnuts
12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Topping:
In cup, combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; set aside.

Bread:
1. Preheat oven to 350'F. Grease two 9x5x3" loaf pans.
In small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder,
baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside.
2. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat
in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in
apples, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into
prepared pans. Sprinkle with topping. 3. bake 50-60
minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes out
clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool
completely. Makes 2 loaves.



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