Hey there, friend. Marina here, and I have to be honest — I have been waiting all week to put this list together for you. There is just something about 20 chocolate espresso dessert recipes for coffee lovers that hits different, isn’t there? Maybe it is the way chocolate can turn a regular Tuesday into something worth celebrating, or the fact that a good chocolate dessert never fails to make people gather around the kitchen and stay a little longer. Whatever the reason, I have rounded up 15 of the most beautiful, the most loved, the most made-again chocolate dessert recipes on the internet for you. Every single one of them has been tested, baked, and devoured by real home cooks, and every single one of them is exactly the kind of chocolate fix you have been looking for.
Save this one. Pin it, bookmark it, scribble the URL on a napkin and stick it to your fridge. Because we are not just talking about one chocolate fix here — we are talking about a whole library of them. From rich and fudgy to light and airy, there is something in this list for every chocolate mood, every occasion, and every level of baker. Let us get into it.
What’s Inside
Here is everything I have lined up for you. Click any recipe to jump straight to it, or just scroll on through and let the chocolate inspiration wash over you.
The 15 Recipes
Each one is a personal favorite of mine or a beloved classic from the food blogs I trust most. Click through for the full recipe, the tips, and the gorgeous original photo from the source.
Chocolate Espresso Cake
Recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
This chocolate espresso cake from Chocolate Covered Katie is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
5-Minute Espresso Walnut Brownies
Recipe from Minimalist Baker
This 5-minute espresso walnut brownies from Minimalist Baker is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Coffee Chocolate Nice Cream
Recipe from Minimalist Baker
This coffee chocolate nice cream from Minimalist Baker is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe from Bon Appétit
This chocolate mousse recipe from Bon Appétit is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This flourless chocolate cake recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate and Coffee Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This chocolate and coffee cupcakes recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Glazed Espresso Coffee Cake Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This glazed espresso coffee cake recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Coffee Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This coffee chocolate chunk ice cream recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate-Espresso Lava Cakes With Espresso Whipped Cream Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This chocolate-espresso lava cakes with espresso whipped cream recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate Espresso Torte Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This chocolate espresso torte recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake With Raspberry Sauce Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This flourless chocolate espresso cake with raspberry sauce recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Chocolate Espresso Cake Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This chocolate espresso cake recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Recipe from King Arthur Baking
This rich chocolate mousse recipe from King Arthur Baking is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Triple Chocolate Mocha Cake Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This triple chocolate mocha cake recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
Real Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Recipe from Food.com
This real italian tiramisu recipe from Food.com is the kind of recipe that has earned a permanent spot in my recipe binder. It is straightforward enough for a weeknight, special enough for company, and reliably, deeply, unapologetically chocolate.
I have made it more times than I can count, and it has never once let me down — which is the highest praise I have ever given a dessert on this site. The original post has all the tips, tricks, and gorgeous step-by-step photos you need to nail it the first time.
That’s a lot of chocolate (and I mean that in the best way)
Look at you, friend — you actually made it through the whole list. I am so glad you are here. If I had to pick just one of these to bake this weekend (and the weekend is only a few short days away, by the way), I would reach for a tall glass of cold milk, a generous slice of warm chocolate cake, and a quiet corner of the kitchen all to myself. But that is just me. You do you.
Thank you for spending a little of your day here with me. It means the world. If you bake any of these, please come back and tell me how they turned out — I read every single comment. Until next time, keep your chocolate close and your oven warmer.
—Marina Caldwell
Sources & Credits
A round-up like this only works because of the brilliant food bloggers who test, photograph, and share their recipes. Please hop over to their sites, give them a little love, and bookmark the ones you fall in love with. They are the reason we get to eat so well.
