Chocolate Tea Bread

Ingredients

• 1 12 c flour
• 1 13 c sugar
• 13 c cocoa
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 34 tsp salt
• 14 tsp baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 12 c applesauce
• 13 c water
• 13 c margarine or shortening
• 13 c semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 13 c nuts

Directions

1. In large bowl combine all ingredients except chocolate pieces and nuts
2. Stir together
3. Beat 12 minute on low speed then 3 minutes on high speed
4. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts
5. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan or two 7 x 3 14 x 2 14-inch pans
6. Bake for 1 hour at 350
7. Delicious served warm