18 Chocolate Desserts for Anniversary Dinners

When you want chocolate but can’t pick just one recipe, this roundup is your answer. I’ve pulled together 18 of the very best chocolate desserts — from quick weeknight bakes to celebration-worthy showstoppers — every one tested and loved by home bakers. Bookmark this list, because you’re going to come back to it.

What’s Inside

1. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe
2. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe
3. Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe
4. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe
5. Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe
6. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe
7. Chocolate Cookies Recipe
8. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe
9. Chocolate Mousse Recipe
10. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe
11. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
12. Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe
13. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe
14. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
15. Chocolate truffle recipe
16. Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe
17. Ombre Chocolate Cake Bars Recipe
18. Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe

The 18 Recipes

Each recipe links to the original source — head over for the full instructions, tips, and the story behind the bake.

1. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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2. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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3. Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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4. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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5. Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe from Sarah Jampel has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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6. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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7. Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Cookies Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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8. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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9. Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Mousse Recipe from Mary-Frances Heck has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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10. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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11. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe from Janice Tiefenbach has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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12. Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe from Petit Trois, Los Angeles, CA has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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13. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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14. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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15. Chocolate truffle recipe

Source: Delish

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate truffle recipe from Delish has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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16. Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe from Chris Morocco has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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17. Ombre Chocolate Cake Bars Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Ombre Chocolate Cake Bars Recipe from King Arthur Baking has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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18. Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe from Melissa Hamilton has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.

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That’s a lot of chocolate

That’s a lot of chocolate — and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If I had to pick just one to bake first, I’d start with no-bake chocolate cheesecake bars recipe from King Arthur Baking; it always delivers. Whichever you choose, make it for someone you love (including yourself — that’s allowed, always).

Happy baking,
—Marina Caldwell

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Sources & Credits

Every recipe in this roundup is the work of a real food blogger I’m happy to support. Please visit their sites, leave a comment, and tell them Marina sent you.

1. No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
2. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
3. Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
4. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
5. Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit
6. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
7. Chocolate Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
8. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
9. Chocolate Mousse Recipe — Mary-Frances Heck, Bon Appétit
10. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
11. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe — Janice Tiefenbach, Bon Appétit
12. Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe — Petit Trois, Los Angeles, CA, Bon Appétit
13. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
14. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
15. Chocolate truffle recipe — Delish, Delish
16. Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit
17. Ombre Chocolate Cake Bars Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
18. Chocolate Sponge Cake Recipe — Melissa Hamilton, Bon Appétit