These are the best chocolate dessert recipes for every occasion, every chocolate craving, and every chocolate lover out there. They’re rich, decadent and super chocolatey.
Next time your social calendar requires that you whip up a to-die-for chocolate dessert, remember that I have got the formula to every rich chocolate concoction you need. After all, there is never such a thing as too much chocolate. Whether you prefer chocolate in form of fudgy brownies, rich chocolate cakes, or fluffy mousse, you’re sure to find something in this recipe collection that will satisfy even the most seasoned sweet tooth.
Tips for baking with chocolate
Before you get started, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind when baking with chocolate. You want your chocolate dessert to be rich, decadent, with intense chocolate flavors. Depending on the recipe, you’ll need to make sure you use the right chocolate, whether it’s baking chocolate, cocoa powder or chocolate chips.
- Choose high quality baking chocolate. This is key to any chocolate dessert. I recommend choosing baking chocolate that is at least 55% cocoa, ideally around 60% cocoa or up to 70% if the recipe requires it. Don’t ever buy a cheap chocolate bars or you’ll miss the chocolate flavor in your dessert. Guittard, Caillebaut and Valrhona are my go-to brand in the US. In France, you could can get fairly good results with Lindt or Nestlé chocolate bars.
- The choice of unsweetened cocoa powder. When a recipe calls for cocoa powder, always go for unsweetened cocoa powder, ideally Dutch-processed. Unlike the natural unsweetened chocolate, the Dutch-processed one is known to neutralize the acidity, giving it a milder but more robust flavor and darker color to your chocolate desserts. My one and unique brand when it comes to unsweetened cocoa powder is Valrhona. The deep chocolate flavors that it brings to any baked good is unmatched!
- Baking with chocolate chips. Chocolate chips often contain additives to help them hold their shape during baking and won’t melt as smoothly. Always check the list of ingredients and prefer 60% cocoa or more for great results. Note that for any cookie recipe, you can replace chocolate chips with chopped baking chocolate bars or cocoa fèves to create puddles of chocolate. I recommend Valrhona Caraïbe 66% cocoa fèves.
Now take a scroll at these chocolate dessert recipes and get ready to indulge. Also, be sure to leave a comment and let me know which ones you try.
Best Decadent Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Pound Cake
This easy chocolate pound cake recipe is full of rich chocolate flavors, perfectly moist, and simply delicious.
Dark Chocolate Mousse (the one and only)
The one and only chocolate mousse I ever make. Just three ingredients, no added sugar, and it’s done. This recipe keeps impressing my guests every single time.
Espresso Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Espresso brown butter chocolate chunk cookies are the ultimate grown-up cookie! Buttery and chewy, with slightly crispy edges, they’re oozing with melting, ooey-gooey, dark chocolate puddles and intense espresso flavors.
Best Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is hands down the BEST flourless chocolate cake ever! Rich, chocolatey, with a light and fluffy texture and an irresistible crackly topping, it might just become your favorite chocolate cake.
Best Homemade Hot Chocolate
Best homemade hot chocolate is a rich and creamy hot chocolate recipe, prepared with real dark baking chocolate for more intense flavors.
Chocolate Skillet Brownie
Indulge in this warm ooey-gooey chocolate skillet brownie straight out of the oven. Rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate flavors, it has it all. Top it off with a little flaky sea salt and vanilla ice cream for the ultimate brownie experience.
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
Molten chocolate lava cake is a decadent individual portion dessert, with a mind-blowing gooey chocolate center that flows out when you slice it. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it can also be made ahead of time!
Perfect Chocolate Pancakes
Perfect chocolate pancakes are easy to make, fluffy, and topped with a rich hot chocolate sauce (not optional!).
Healthy Extra Moist Chocolate Cake (flourless, no butter, no added sugar)
Flourless, butter free and naturally fruity sweetened… this is what this incredibly tasty and extra moist chocolate cake is all about.
Chocolate Charlotte Cake
The French chocolate charlotte is an elegant no-bake dessert featuring Ladyfingers and a rich chocolate mousse. Prepared with 5 components only, it will sure look impressive for any festive occasion!
Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Feast your eyes on these decadent brownie-like chocolate cookies with crackly crusts and chewy fudgy centers. A must try recipe for all chocolate lovers!
Homemade Nutella
Learn how to make homemade Nutella from scratch with simple, natural ingredients. This chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to whip up, rich, creamy and loaded with chocolate flavors. You won’t miss the store-bought one!
The Best Fudgy Brownies
The best fudgy brownies feature a rich and moist chocolate center, with a shiny crackly top on the surface. Both simple and decadent, this homemade brownie recipe is a keeper!
Chocolate Mousse Raspberry Cake
With its intense chocolate and fruity flavors, this chocolate mousse cake with raspberries is simply irresistible.
Double Chocolate Muffins
These double chocolate muffins are loaded with chocolate flavors. They are perfectly moist and fluffy, with an irresistible crunchy muffin top!
Coffee Chocolate Hazelnut Granola
This coffee chocolate hazelnut granola is crunchy, strong in flavors, loaded with dark chocolate chunks, and simply irresistible. A great breakfast idea to brighten up your day!
Decadent Chocolate Chestnut Fondant
Rich, dense and elegant truffle-like Chocolate Chestnut Fondant made with 70% dark chocolate. A decadent melt-in-your-mouth dessert.
Best Ever Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the Best Ever Double Chocolate Chip Cookies you could dream of. Super soft and chewy in the center with irresistible crispy edges, these cookies are deliciously sweet, chocolaty and completely decadent.
Chocolate Praline Crêpe Cake
A 40-layer crepe cake filled with homemade praline spread and topped with a generous layer of chocolate ganache. This crepe cake is a showstopper!
French Chocolate Cake
Fluffy French chocolate cake, moist in texture and topped with a thin crispy crust. My go-to chocolate cake for any occasion.
Chocolate Eclairs (éclairs au chocolat)
Learn how to master the French chocolate eclairs recipe like a professional French pastry chef, with a chocolate ganache made easy for you.
Chocolate Coffee Meringue Pie
Sumptuous chocolate coffee pie made with a generous glossy ganache and a mile high Italian meringue. The perfect dessert for great occasions.
Chocolate Profiteroles with Candied Hazelnuts
Learn how to make chocolate profiteroles from scratch with this easy foolproof choux pastry. Served with hot chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream.
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