1 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. cocoa
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter or shortening, softened
2 eggs
1/3 c. water
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. applesauce
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, baking powder, butter, eggs, applesauce and water. Stir together. Beat 1/2 minute with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9"x5"x3" loaf pan or 2 (7" x 3 1/4" x 2 1/4") pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour for large pan or 50 minutes for smaller pans. Cool in pan about 5 minutes before turning out on wire rack. Makes 1 large loaf or 2 small loaves.