chocolate applesauce bread

Submitted by Jo Ann L

"I got this from another recipe site, so I don't know the original source. It is nice and moist and has a good chocolately flavor. The original recipe said to put it in 2 1-lb. loaf pans, but they were so full that the middle was still gooey when the outside was done, so I'm suggesting 3 pans and a slightly shorter baking time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup margarine, at room temperature
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (e.g. Hershey's)
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2⁄3 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Beat margarine and sugar at medium speed until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and beat for 1 minute.
3. Blend in applesauce (Mixture will look curdled).
4. Combine dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Make a well in the center; add applesauce mixture and chips and stir just until combined and flour is evenly moistened.
6. Spray one 9x5 loaf pan or 3 1-lb.
7. pans with nonstick spray and spoon in batter.
8. Bake at 350* for about 60 minutes for one loaf or about 35-40 minutes for 3.
9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on rack.