Post by PurplePuppy on Apr 29, 2014 23:36:42 GMT -5
Triple Chocolate Cherry Quick Bread
Yield: 4 mini-loaves
Triple Chocolate Cherry Quick Bread
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries
Directions
Ina microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and cooled chocolate; mix well. Add applesauce and vanilla; set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix to combine. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and cherries.
Spoon into four greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Notes
adapted from Taste of Home
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