Some say, ‘less is more’ but when it comes to chocolate we believe the opposite! Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, blonde chocolate and cocoa powder—we love using all sorts of chocolate for baking. Once you learn a few basics (like how to melt chocolate so that it doesn’t seize up and how to temper chocolate so that it keeps its glossy shine) you’ll be making everything from ganache for truffles and decadent cakes to the fudgiest pies and cookies—in no time.
Wondering where to start? This cake fits our ‘more is more’ philosophy with a chocolate filling, frosting and candy bar topping.
Better yet, it comes together in one bowl which makes cleanup a breeze. That means you’ll be indulging in a slice of chocolatey goodness just a little bit sooner. Sweet!
Ultimate Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless chocolate cake is the very definition of the word “decadent.” You’ll use an entire bag of dark chocolate chips to make the dessert’s dreamy filling, which is equal parts fudgy and rich. Don’t forget to top your baked cake with freshly made whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder before serving — doing so takes it to the next level!
The Best Chocolate Mousse
The best chocolate mousse must be perfect. It should taste rich, indulgent and not too sweet, with a texture that is both light-and-airy and silky-and-smooth. After many attempts we nailed it and made a dessert that not only exceeded our standards, it’s also quite easy to pull off. Close your eyes and take a bite — you’ll be transported to a 4-star French restaurant.
Chocolate Lemon Bars
Lemon and chocolate might sound like an unusual pairing on paper, but once you take a bite of these tricolored bars, you’ll forever be a fan of the zesty flavor combination. A generous sparkle of flaky sea salt on top also makes the perfect garnish to offset this dessert’s silky-smooth chocolate ganache.
Giant Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookie Cake
Can’t decide between cookies and cake? Oversized, double-chocolate cookies stacked between layers of peanut-butter frosting create an indulgent dessert that doesn’t make you choose.
Chocolate Panna Cotta in Orange Cups
Whether you make these impressive panna cotta-filled orange cups for the holidays or as a weekend baking project, they’re sure to get everyone talking. Elegant, creative and oh-so-delicious, it might be hard to eat only one!
Cherry Chocolate Ice Cream
Once you make homemade ice cream, you’ll have a hard time going back to the store-bought stuff. This sweet, creamy chocolate ice cream is studded with fresh cherries for a summertime (or anytime!) treat you won’t soon forget.
White Macadamia Nut Tart
This golden tart is an elegant marriage of fragrant vanilla bean, velvety white baking chips and crunchy macadamia nuts and makes the ideal make-ahead treat for gatherings of all sizes.
Chocolate Pound Cake
Trisha Yearwood’s pound cake is the perfect recipe if you don’t consider yourself a baker — it’s that easy. Serve the dense cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate-Glazed Brownie Cupcakes
Is it a brownie? Is it a cupcake? We don’t care — we just know that this super-chocolatey treat is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
This mammoth super-chocolatey cookie will satisfy any serious chocoholic. Cooking it in a cast-iron skillet makes the edges extra crisp while the inside stays rich and fudgy.
Chocolate Tart
Calling all chocolate lovers! This stunning chocolate tart is filled with a rich, semi-sweet chocolate ganache-like custard, almost like a chocolate truffle. Yum!
Chocolate Peanut-Butter No Bake Cookies
Sweet treats made from the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter no baking required! These cookies come together in minutes on the stovetop.
Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars
A very happy marriage of brownie and cheesecake, these Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars always get rave reviews.
The Best Fudgy Brownies
We’ve created the perfect brownie by employing a few tips and tricks. Using both semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder gives us the deep and complex chocolate flavor we crave. Cooking the butter until golden brown adds a toasted nuttiness, while the pop of cream provides luscious texture.
A Gooey, Decadent Chocolate Cake
This towering layer cake is exactly what it promises to be: gooey, decadent, chocolatey and oh, so rich.