Chocolate Nut Loaves

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. 3
   Beat margarine and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in chocolate.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition until smooth.
7. 7
   Mix in vanilla and 1 cup nuts.
8. 8
   Pour into 5 greased and floured 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
9. 9
   Bake for about 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Cool in pans for 10 minutes; sprinkle with powdered sugar.