Chocolate Apple Bread

This is a gently-spiced and chunky apple quick bread that features a scattering of chocolate chips throughout and a chopped walnut topping.

• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped apples
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• ½ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with topping.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack.