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Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
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Well grease a loaf pan with butter and flour.
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In a bowl, mix together the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until fluffy.
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Stir in the apples.
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In another large bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt together.
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Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
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Pour the liquid mixture into flour mixture, and mix until just incorporated.
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Pour into the loaf pan.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden stick inserted centre comes out almost clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
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Remove the cake from the pan onto the wire rack and let cool completely.
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To make the icing:
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Soften butter and mix with powdered sugar.
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Add vanilla.
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Add a little milk to blend to a spreadable consistency.
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Pour half of the frosting into another bowl, and stir in cocoa powder until well combined.
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You may need a little more milk to reach the spreadable consistency.
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Drizzle the butter and chocolate icing over the cake alternatively until both of the frostings are used up.
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Let icing set completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Slice and serve.
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The leftover can be kept in a zip-lock bag or air-tight container in frige for 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.
