Ingredients
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup shortening
2 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 (6 ounces) 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
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 each) equals 239 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Directions
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 9-in. x 5-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. Yield: 1 loaf.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
MAKES: 16 servings