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Can’t get enough chocolate? These 25 decadent chocolate dessert recipes are made for you! Whether you’re making them for Valentine’s Day or to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion, these rich, delicious recipes will satisfy even the biggest chocolate cravings.
If you’ve been reading MBA for a while, you know that if I had to pick between a lemon dessert (like my favorite lemon bars) or a chocolate dessert, I’m usually going to pick the lemon.
But every now and then I get a chocolate craving that I just can’t kick and I need something ultra rich and chocolatey.
When you’ve been blogging and creating recipes for as long as I have (almost 20 years now!), you end up with quite a collection of chocolate dessert recipes. So today I’m sharing a handful of my favorites, perfect for every season of the year!
Baking with chocolate
Chocolate is such an incredible ingredient. From chocolate chips to cocoa powder, there’s just so much you can do with it.
For recipes that call for cocoa powder, be sure to pay attention to the type of cocoa powder called for in the recipe. I have a helpful cocoa powder guide that walks you through the main types and their differences if you aren’t already familiar.
One of my favorite chocolate dessert tricks is chocolate ganache. It is SO easy to make but is incredibly versatile. You can use it as a topping or sauce, filling, and even frosting.
If you’re craving rich chocolate cake, be sure to check out my perfect chocolate buttercream. It’s also fantastic on yellow cake, strawberry cupcakes, or even funfetti cupcakes.
My favorite chocolate recipes
There’s so much to choose from when it comes to chocolate desserts. I’ve pulled together a handful of my favorites; from cookies to cakes and even some no-bake desserts, there’s a little something for everyone here.
Make these for Valentine’s Day, birthday celebrations, or just because. Your family is going to love these!
For even more chocolatey goodness, be sure to check out my chocolate chip cookie recipes and my brownie recipes.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Forget the store-bought mixes. This homemade chocolate pudding is easy to make and has a rich flavor and luscious texture for one decadent bowl of deliciousness.
Chocolate Dump Cake
You’ll only need a few basic ingredients to make this rich, fudgy chocolate cake. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
This recipe is cross between chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies. The chewy cookies are perfect for anyone who loves that classic peanut-butter-and-chocolate combination.
Chocolate Guinness Cake
Irish stout is the secret ingredient that gives this cake its rich flavor! Finish the cake with chocolate ganache and chocolate frosting and get ready to indulge.
Doctored Cake Mix
The perfect chocolate cupcakes are easy to make with a cake mix and few extra simple ingredients. No one will guess that you didn’t make these completely from scratch!
Nutella Fruit Dip
This creamy fruit dip is made with chocolate hazelnut spread. Pair it with fresh fruit, cookies, or even pretzels for an afternoon snack or easy dessert.
Brownie Trifle
Layer fudgy brownies with a chocolate pudding filling, whipped topping, and toffee bits for a decadent and beautiful brownie trifle. Grab a spoon and dig in!
The Easiest Salted Caramel Brownies
The easiest brownies are also some of the most delicious. Keep the ingredients for this recipe on hand so you can throw together these fudgy brownies any time a craving strikes!
Tiramisu
If you want chocolate but want to keep things lighter, try making tiramisu! This elegant dessert is surprisingly easy to make. Just try not to eat it all straight out of the pan!
Oreo Truffles
These Oreo truffles are a family favorite no-bake recipe. We make them for holidays, game days, birthdays, and about a hundred other occasions.
Millionaire Shortbread
Talk about decadent! Buttery shortbread, homemade caramel, and a chocolate topping make this millionaire shortbread irresistible. I love adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to the top for a little salty-sweet balance.
Chocolate Toffee Poke Cake
This chocolate toffee poke cake combines moist chocolate cake, caramel, condensed milk, and toffee bits for a cake that is pure decadence in every single bite!
S’mores Pie
If you like chocolate cream pie, you’ll love this easy s’mores twist. This is a no-bake pie that you’ll find yourself wanting to make over and over!
Eggless Chocolate Cake
Made without any eggs in the batter, this easy chocolate cake comes together in minutes and still results in a delicious, rich cake you can enjoy on its own or topped with your favorite frosting!
Easy White Chocolate Mousse
If you love white chocolate, this is the dessert for you. This white chocolate mousse is super easy and uses the microwave. There’s nothing tricky about this one!
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Two layers of rich chocolate cake are topped with strawberry frosting, chocolate ganache, and fresh strawberries for a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Black Forest Cheesecake
This cheesecake is inspired by the classic black forest cake. It’s got a chocolate cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings, making it elegant and incredibly delicious.
Texas Sheet Cake
This classic chocolate sheet cake is topped with a cooked frosting that’s studded with chopped pecans. Walnuts are less traditional but would be delicious, too.
Classic Puppy Chow
You can’t go wrong with this classic snack mix. Chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and rice cereal are the most delicious combination in this easy recipe that’s loved by kids and adults alike.
Frozen S’mores
Forget the campfire and turn to your freezer! The chocolate-marshmallow pairing gets an upgrade into a cold, refreshing treat you can enjoy any time of year.
Oreo Fluff
Rich chocolate pudding, chunks of Oreo cookies, and mini marshmallows come together for a light and fluffy no-bake dessert.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Dessert
With a sweet and salty pretzel crust, fluffy peanut butter layer, and silky chocolate pudding, this peanut butter pretzel dessert is a decadent twist on peanut butter pie.
No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes
These individual no-bake cheesecakes pair a light and fluffy Nutella filling with an Oreo crust. They’re everything you love about cheesecake but without the baking time!
Black Magic Cake
This is the ultimate chocolate cake recipe! Buttermilk keeps the cake moist and tender while a bit of espresso or black coffee brings out the richest chocolate notes.
