0: Heat oven to 350 F
1: Grease bottom only of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan
2: In large mixer bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg
3: Add shortening, eggs and applesauce; beat just until blended
4: Stir in pecans
5: Spoon mixture into prepared pan
6: Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean
7: Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack
8: Cool completely
9: Prepare VANILLA GLAZE; drizzle over bread
10: 1 loaf (14 servings)
11: VANILLA GLAZE: In small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3 to 4 teaspoons milk
12: About 1/4 cup glaze
13: Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation
14: Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens
15: Meal-Master compatible recipe format by Karen Mintzias (km@salata
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