Chocolate Apple Bread

Directions

Ingredients :

2 tablespoons white sugar

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ cup margarine

softened

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons buttermilk

1 cup chopped apples

½ cup walnuts

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Methods :

To make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. Set aside.

In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with topping.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack.