Chocolate Chip Applesauce Bread Recipe for Moist Loaves

This easy Applesauce Bread with Chocolate Chips is a five-star, simple recipe bursting with warm fall flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Moist, tender, and slightly sweet, it’s perfect whenever you crave a comforting loaf.

Sweet Chocolate Chip Spice Bread

I love vintage cookbooks, so I’m sharing another favorite: a quick bread that sits between cake and loaf. Made with cinnamon applesauce for extra autumnal flavor and softness, this bread combines warm spices with chocolate chips for a comforting, unique treat. If you prefer, omit the chocolate chips or stir in chopped nuts for crunch.

This recipe has roots in Earling, Iowa, and comes from a small-town tradition—homespun recipes that everyone trusts to be delicious. Using applesauce in baking keeps the crumb moist and adds natural sweetness, making it a great substitute for oil in many recipes. I often use homemade cinnamon applesauce for extra depth of flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy: Minimal steps and simple mixing make this a great beginner-friendly quick bread.
• Perfect for holidays: Warm spices and comforting sweetness fit fall and winter gatherings, holiday brunches, and cozy afternoons.
• Delicious: The combination of butter, sugar, applesauce, and spices yields a tender, flavorful loaf that’s hard to resist.

Ingredients for This Applesauce Bread

Wet Ingredients

Butter: Softened butter keeps the loaf tender and adds richness.
Eggs: Use fresh eggs for best texture and flavor.
Applesauce: Cinnamon applesauce contributes moisture and extra cinnamon flavor. It works well as a partial substitute for oil.

Dry Ingredients

Sugar: Granulated white sugar is used here for a classic balance of sweetness.
Flour: All-purpose flour is perfect for this loaf.
Baking soda: Provides leavening so the bread rises properly.
Spices: Ground cinnamon, allspice, and cloves add warm, aromatic depth.
Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet or dark chips work nicely; omit if desired.

How to Make Applesauce Bread with Chocolate Chips

Follow the steps below. The method is straightforward and quick.

First Step – Cream Butter

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan and set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and eggs using an electric mixer until light and combined.

Second Step – Add Flour and Spices

Sift in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, alternating with the cinnamon applesauce. Mix slowly until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.

Third Step – Bake

Fold in the chocolate chips, pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake about one hour, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Let the bread cool slightly before slicing to keep the loaf intact. Serve warm or at room temperature—both are delightful.

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Save this indulgent applesauce bread for the next time you need a chocolaty, spiced treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Tips

• Add nuts for texture: Stir in chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds for extra flavor and protein.
• Measure flour correctly: Spoon and level flour into the measuring cup to avoid a dry loaf.
• Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
• Freeze slices: Freeze cooled slices in a freezer-safe bag for three to four months.

Serving Suggestions

This bread pairs well with softened butter, nut butter, fresh fruit, a glass of milk, or a hot cup of coffee or tea. It’s great alongside main dishes or as part of a fall-themed spread.

Other Quick Bread Recipes You Will Love

If you enjoy quick breads, try other favorites like banana bread, pumpkin bread, or zucchini bread for more simple, comforting bakes.

Let’s bake some Chocolate Chip Applesauce Bread!