Chocolate-Raspberry Bread

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam. seedless
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan; set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. Add nuts; stir well.
5. In a separate bowl combine eggs, milk, raspberry jam, and vanilla extract. Beat until blended.
6. Add melted chocolate mixture and milk mixture to the flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
7. Pour into prepared pan.
8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
9. Place the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove the loaf to cool completely.