Double Chocolate Quick Bread

For 12 Slices (9X5-inch loaf), Double Chocolate Quick Bread keeps the list centered on all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and salt. Set aside about 75 minutes.

• Yield 12 Slices (9X5-inch loaf)
• Ready in 75 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup oil (vegetable, avocado, melted coconut, etc.)
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9X5-inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well blended.
4. Add the dry ingredients and pour the chocolate chips on top of the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is just combined (don't overmix!).
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before running a knife gently around the edges and turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Let the center settle before you cut it, or the slices will slump.