Walnut Chocolate Bread

I made this when we went to a friend's place for dinner and the result was outstanding !

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (8 ounces) thickened plain fat free yogurt

TOPPING
• 1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or almonds
• 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat the egg whites slightly.
• Add it to the butter mixture and then beat in extracts.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt.
• Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
• Combine topping ingredients;sprinkle two-thirds over the batter.
• Top with remaining batter.
• Sprinkle with remaining topping; press down lightly.
• Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.