Chocolate Apple Bread
April 4, 2012
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." True enough, research has it that consuming apples helps us in controlling weight gain. Also, apples could lower our risks of developing certain heart diseases and cancer, among others.
The flavors of chocolate and apple combined works so well in this subtly-spiced bread recipe. The chunky apples even retain some of their crunch and firmness such that every bite will be a delight! And you can never take for granted the scattered chocolate chips throughout, as well as the crunch of the chopped walnuts.
It goes perfectly well with a cup of Joe or a cup of warm tea on days you like to unwind.
| Chocolate Apple Bread Topping: • 1 tablespoon sugar • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Bread: • 4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg • 1 cup butter, softened • 2 cups sugar • 4 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla • 1/4 cup buttermilk • 3 cups coarsely chopped apples • 1 cup chopped walnuts • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Topping: In a cup, combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; set aside. Bread: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. In small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with topping. Bake 50-60 minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. |
Enjoy!
Staff Writer/Content Developer at Chocolate University Online
Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”
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