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Cocoa Applesauce Bread

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1281.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
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
  • 1 2/3 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnnamon
  • 1 ds Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Grease the bottom only of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with shortening or non-stick spray.
  3. 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. 4
    Add the shortening, eggs, and applesauce to the dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Beat the mixture with a mixer or vigorously by hand just until the ingredients are blended and smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Fold in the chopped pecans using a spatula.
  7. 7
    Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. 8
    Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. 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. 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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