Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup buttermilk1/3 cup chopped pecansCHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in pecans.
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the honey and chocolate syrup. Serve with bread.
