Cocoa Applesauce Bread

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A moist, chocolate-spiced quick bread featuring tender applesauce and crunchy pecans
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This Cocoa Applesauce Bread is a comforting, moist quick bread that balances rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of applesauce. Spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a tender crumb studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, an afternoon snack with coffee, or a simple dessert, this loaf requires no yeast and comes together easily with pantry staples. The addition of shortening keeps it incredibly moist, while the cocoa adds a deep, indulgent note. It’s a wonderful way to use up extra applesauce and satisfies chocolate cravings without the heaviness of a traditional cake.

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Cocoa Applesauce Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1281.0

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This Cocoa Applesauce Bread is a comforting, moist quick bread that balances rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of applesauce. Spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a tender crumb studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast, an afternoon snack with coffee, or a simple dessert, this loaf requires no yeast and comes together easily with pantry staples. The addition of shortening keeps it incredibly moist, while the cocoa adds a deep, indulgent note. It&# 226;ÂÂs a wonderful way to use up extra applesauce and satisfies chocolate cravings without the heaviness of a traditional cake.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Grease the bottom only of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with shortening or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Add the shortening, eggs, and applesauce to the dry ingredients.
  5. Beat the mixture with a mixer or vigorously by hand just until the ingredients are blended and smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the bread cools, prepare the vanilla glaze by stirring together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3 to 4 teaspoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1281.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67.3g104%
Saturated Fat 17.1g86%
Cholesterol 93.5mg32%
Sodium 5094.2mg213%
Total Carbohydrate 158.0g53%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g76%
Sugars 54.1g
Protein 21.8g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: all-purpose flour, applesauce, baking, bread, cinnamon, cocoa, chocolate, dessert, eggs, glaze, nutmeg, pecans, quick bread, shortening, snack, sweet bread, vanilla glaze, warm spices
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