GLAZED CHOCOLATE TEA BREAD

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1/3 cup water
1-1/4 cup 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 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

In a 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 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.