Indulge in a delightful combination of rich chocolate and tangy apples with this decadent chocolate apple bread recipe. The moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. It's a crowd-pleasing treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Make this bread in just a few simple steps, and enjoy the incredible combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups grated apple
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the grated apple, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Slice and serve the chocolate apple bread as a delicious treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
