Title: 574459 the Boy Oh Boy Loaf
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Shortening |
| 1 | c | Sugar |
| 2 | | Eggs |
| 1 3/4 | c | Sifted flour |
| 1 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cloves |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Allspice |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped pecans |
| 1 | c | Unsweetened applesauce |
| 1 | c | Chocolate chips |
In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, and eggs. Beat
until fluffy. Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then
add alternately to sugar mixture with the applesauce, beating until smooth
after each addition. Add chips and nuts, if desired, to the mixture. Pour
batter into 9x5x3 inch loaf pan lined with waxed paper. Sprinkle a few
chocolate chips over top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Cool and
wrap in foil and store overnight before cutting, if possible. This loaf
stays very moist.