When you want chocolate but can’t pick just one recipe, this roundup is your answer. I’ve pulled together 20 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
- Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe
- Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe
- Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart Recipe
- Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe
- Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe
- Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Chocolate Cookies Recipe
- Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe
- Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe
- Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
- Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe
- Fudgy Brownies Recipe
- Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe
- Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
- Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce Recipe
- Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
- Cakey Brownies Recipe
The 20 Recipes
Each recipe links to the original source — head over for the full instructions, tips, and the story behind the bake.
1. Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe from Abigail Johnson Dodge has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
2. Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe from Hana Asbrink has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
3. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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.
8. Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe from Alice Medrich has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
9. 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.
10. Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Divine Chocolate Cheesecake 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.
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.
12. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Cheesecake 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.
13. 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.
14. Fudgy Brownies Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Fudgy Brownies Recipe from Claire Saffitz has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
15. Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate No-Bake 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.
16. Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe from Jeanne Thiel Kelley has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
17. Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce Recipe
Source: Bon Appétit
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce Recipe from Gale Gand has been a reader favorite for good reason — generous on chocolate, clear on instructions, and forgiving enough for a first attempt.
18. Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Rich Chocolate Mousse 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.
19. 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.
20. Cakey Brownies Recipe
Source: King Arthur Baking
This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Cakey Brownies 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.
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 chocolate-caramel macadamia nut tart recipe from Abigail Johnson Dodge; it always delivers. Whichever you choose, make it for someone you love (including yourself — that’s allowed, always).
Happy baking,
—Marina Caldwell
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.
- Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe — Abigail Johnson Dodge, Bon Appétit
- Sticky Chocolate Cake Recipe — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit
- Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit
- Dark-Chocolate Mousse Recipe — Petit Trois, Los Angeles, CA, Bon Appétit
- Chocolate Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe — Alice Medrich, Bon Appétit
- Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe — Janice Tiefenbach, Bon Appétit
- Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Camouflage Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit
- Fudgy Brownies Recipe — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit
- Chocolate No-Bake Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — Jeanne Thiel Kelley, Bon Appétit
- Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mint Fudge Sauce Recipe — Gale Gand, Bon Appétit
- Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
- Cakey Brownies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
