Glazed Chocolate Tea Bread

Glazed Chocolate Tea Bread

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
MAKES: 16 servings

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

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine applesauce, shortening, eggs, water and sugar; beat on low speed for 30 seconds.
2. Combine dry ingredients; add to applesauce mixture.
3. Beat on low for 30 seconds.
4. Beat on high for 2-1/2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
7. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread. Yield:1 loaf.