If you have ever stood in front of the pantry at 8 p.m. with a serious chocolate craving and no plan, this list is for you. I have pulled together 20 of the very best 20 best cheesecake recipe recipes I have made on repeat over the years — everything from quick weeknight bakes to slow Sunday showstoppers. Every single one has been tested, written by a real home cook, and lands somewhere between easy and absolutely worth the effort.
What’s Inside
- Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Easy Baked Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan + GF)
- Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe
- The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Pie
- BA's Best Cheesecake Recipe
- Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe
- Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe
- Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Every-Occasion Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Oil Free Chocolate Cake
- 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Pudding Cake
- Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
- Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake (Vegan)
- Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake
- 1-Bowl Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Vegan + GF)
The 20 Recipes
From cozy classics to showstopping bakes, these are the chocolate recipes I keep coming back to.
Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
If I had to pick one chocolate recipe to make on a cozy weekend, this divine chocolate cheesecake recipe would be near the top of the list. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — bookmark it.
Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
Fudgy, rich, and intensely chocolatey, this chocolate cheesecake recipe is the kind of treat I make when only a real dessert will do. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Recipe from bonappetit.com
Cozy, rich, and the perfect thing to bake on a slow afternoon, this deep dark chocolate cheesecake recipe is comfort on a plate. Head over to bonappetit.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Easy Baked Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan + GF)
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
Silky, deep, and impossibly chocolatey, this easy baked chocolate cheesecake (vegan + gf) is my go-to when I want something fancy without the fuss. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
This vegan chocolate cheesecake is dangerously easy to make and even easier to disappear — perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe
Recipe from bonappetit.com
A real chocolate-lover’s dream, this peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake swirl brownies recipe hits every craving in one slice. Head over to bonappetit.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Pie
Recipe from chocolatecoveredkatie.com
This the ultimate chocolate truffle pie is the kind of bake that fills the whole house with the smell of chocolate — exactly what I want on a slow afternoon. Head over to chocolatecoveredkatie.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
BA's Best Cheesecake Recipe
Recipe from bonappetit.com
If I had to pick one chocolate recipe to make on a cozy weekend, this ba’s best cheesecake recipe would be near the top of the list. Head over to bonappetit.com for the full recipe — bookmark it.
Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
Fudgy, rich, and intensely chocolatey, this flourless chocolate truffle cake recipe is the kind of treat I make when only a real dessert will do. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
Cozy, rich, and the perfect thing to bake on a slow afternoon, this chocolate truffle torte recipe is comfort on a plate. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
Silky, deep, and impossibly chocolatey, this flourless chocolate cake recipe is my go-to when I want something fancy without the fuss. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe
Recipe from bonappetit.com
This sticky chocolate cake recipe is dangerously easy to make and even easier to disappear — perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Head over to bonappetit.com for the full recipe.
Every-Occasion Chocolate Cake Recipe
Recipe from kingarthurbaking.com
A real chocolate-lover’s dream, this every-occasion chocolate cake recipe hits every craving in one slice. Head over to kingarthurbaking.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Oil Free Chocolate Cake
Recipe from chocolatecoveredkatie.com
This oil free chocolate cake is the kind of bake that fills the whole house with the smell of chocolate — exactly what I want on a slow afternoon. Head over to chocolatecoveredkatie.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
If I had to pick one chocolate recipe to make on a cozy weekend, this 1-bowl vegan gluten-free chocolate cake would be near the top of the list. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe — bookmark it.
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Recipe from chocolatecoveredkatie.com
Fudgy, rich, and intensely chocolatey, this chocolate pudding cake is the kind of treat I make when only a real dessert will do. Head over to chocolatecoveredkatie.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
Cozy, rich, and the perfect thing to bake on a slow afternoon, this fudgy gluten-free chocolate cake is comfort on a plate. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake (Vegan)
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
Silky, deep, and impossibly chocolatey, this gluten-free german chocolate cake (vegan) is my go-to when I want something fancy without the fuss. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
This simple vegan chocolate cake is dangerously easy to make and even easier to disappear — perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe.
1-Bowl Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Vegan + GF)
Recipe from minimalistbaker.com
A real chocolate-lover’s dream, this 1-bowl chocolate hazelnut cake (vegan + gf) hits every craving in one slice. Head over to minimalistbaker.com for the full recipe — it is one I make on repeat.
That’s a lot of chocolate
If I had to pick one favorite from this list, it would be Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — but honestly, on any given week I rotate between a few of these depending on my mood. Bookmark this page, save the recipes that catch your eye, and thank the talented bakers who shared them. Happy baking.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
Every recipe in this roundup is the work of a real food blogger I trust. Please visit their sites, leave a comment, and support their work.
- Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — bonappetit.com
- Easy Baked Chocolate Cheesecake (Vegan + GF) — minimalistbaker.com
- Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake — minimalistbaker.com
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe — bonappetit.com
- The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Pie — chocolatecoveredkatie.com
- BA's Best Cheesecake Recipe — bonappetit.com
- Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe — bonappetit.com
- Every-Occasion Chocolate Cake Recipe — kingarthurbaking.com
- Oil Free Chocolate Cake — chocolatecoveredkatie.com
- 1-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake — minimalistbaker.com
- Chocolate Pudding Cake — chocolatecoveredkatie.com
- Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake — minimalistbaker.com
- Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cake (Vegan) — minimalistbaker.com
- Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake — minimalistbaker.com
- 1-Bowl Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Vegan + GF) — minimalistbaker.com
