20 Old-School Chocolate Desserts Worth Reviving

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

1. Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe
2. Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
3. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart Recipe
4. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe
5. Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
6. Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe
7. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe
8. Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe
9. Chocolate Bûche de Noël with Cookie Butter Whipped Ganache Recipe
10. Fudgy Brownies Recipe
11. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe
12. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe
13. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
14. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
15. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe
16. Dubai Chocolate Brownies Recipe
17. Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés Recipe
18. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe
19. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe
20. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie 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. 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.

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2. 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.

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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.

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4. 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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5. 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.

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6. 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.

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7. 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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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.

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9. Chocolate Bûche de Noël with Cookie Butter Whipped Ganache Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Chocolate Bûche de Noël with Cookie Butter Whipped Ganache 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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10. 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.

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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.

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15. 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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16. Dubai Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Dubai Chocolate 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.

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17. Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés Recipe

Source: Bon Appétit

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés 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.

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18. 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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19. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

Source: King Arthur Baking

This is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary evening into something a little more special. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes 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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20. 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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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 rich chocolate mousse 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. Rich Chocolate Mousse Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
2. Deep Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — Jeanne Thiel Kelley, Bon Appétit
3. Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
4. Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
5. Divine Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
6. Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe — Abigail Johnson Dodge, Bon Appétit
7. Dubai Chocolate Cookies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
8. Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts Recipe — Alice Medrich, Bon Appétit
9. Chocolate Bûche de Noël with Cookie Butter Whipped Ganache Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
10. Fudgy Brownies Recipe — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit
11. Chocolate Midnight Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
12. Chocolate Ganache Tart Recipe — Janice Tiefenbach, Bon Appétit
13. Slab Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
14. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
15. Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
16. Dubai Chocolate Brownies Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
17. Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés Recipe — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit
18. Easy Chocolate Cake made with All-Purpose Baking Mix Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
19. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking
20. No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe — King Arthur Baking, King Arthur Baking