Decadent Chocolate Apple Bread Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 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.
4. 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).
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 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.
8. Slice and serve the chocolate apple bread as a delicious treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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