Chocolate Apple Bread

Ingredients
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions
To make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with topping.
Bake in a preheated 175 degree C oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack.