Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add shortening, eggs and applesauce; beat just until blended. Stir in pecans. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Prepare Vanilla Glaze; drizzle over bread.
Vanilla Glaze 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 3 to 4 teaspoons milk
In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk. Yields 1/4 cup glaze. |