Chocolate recipes
We've got recipe ideas to satisfy the demands of the most fervent chocoholic, with cakes, tarts, tortes and pots filled with the good stuff.
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Raspberry & white chocolate blondies

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A scattering of summer berries gives these teatime treats a gorgeous fruity tang
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Chocolate & caramel flapjacks

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These sweet and sticky treats are best made a day in advance - perfect if you need to get ahead for a bake sale
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Dark & squidgy chocolate torte

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This dessert is dark and dense, but not so rich it defeats you. It freezes brilliantly too
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Double chocolate loaf cake

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Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?
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Chocolate macaroons

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These luxurious little treats are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do
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Chocolate fondant

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A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...
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Chocolate, orange & almond simnel cake

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A rich, indulgent Easter treat with orange frosting and homemade chocolate marzipan, great for those who don't like traditional fruit cake
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Marbled honeycomb & chocolate mousse pots
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The most impressive puds can be the easiest to make, as this little choc pot proves
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No-cook chocolate tart

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You can make it up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day
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Chocolate brownie cake
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The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream
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Raspberry & milk chocolate cheesecake
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Use good quality chocolate for this sumptuous cheesecake. Raspberries not in season? Just leave them out
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Chocolate crunch bars

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A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too
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White & dark chocolate cake

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For big celebrations this cake is a must, four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and the crunch of Maltesers
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Chocolate marquise

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For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate brownies

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Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...
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White chocolate berry cheesecake
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A stunning no-cook pudding bursting with summer flavours - great for relaxed entertaining
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Orange & white chocolate sponge

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A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event
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Chocolate soufflés
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These melting chocolate puddings are much sturdier than ordinary soufflés and will behave even if made ahead (but not cooked)
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Chocolate & vanilla cupcakes
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There's no need to keep your canapés savoury. Treat your guests to these dainty little cakes
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Gooey chocolate cherry cookies

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If you like American-style cookies, you’ll love these pale, chewy delights. Plus, they can be baked from frozen
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Triple chocolate cookies

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You've got all bases covered with white, milk and dark chocolate in these American-style cookies, best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk
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Mocha milkshake

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A decadent iced coffee for a sunny afternoon. Serve in tall glasses for a retro treat
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Fudgy coconut brownies

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Dense and gooey, these storecupboard treats are made with cocoa rather than bars of chocolate
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Millionaire's chocolate tart

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A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too
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Malt chocolate ice cream with Oreo cookie crunch

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Nothing beats homemade ice cream and the beauty is there's nothing to do on the day... unless you fancy chocolate sauce on top
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Double chocolate cardamom pots

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A little pot that's as light as a feather but with a taste of chocolate heaven
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Chocolate truffles
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Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face
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Double chocolate cheesecake
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Using a chocolate with high cocoa content turns this indulgent pud into a grown-up treat
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Chocolate pots with rosemary cream
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Inspired by a pud at one of our favourite gastropubs, The Albion. The rosemary adds a subtle savoury hit
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Really easy chocolate mousse
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The ultimate in portion control, a little pot of heaven
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Chocolate puds with warm choc sauce
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An indulgent pud with an extra hit of chocolate in the rich sauce
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Chocolate fondant

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MasterChef guru John Torode shows us how to create this classic pud, step by step
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Chocolate & hazelnut biscotti

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These crunchy biscuits are great with coffee, or served with chilled sweet wine for dipping
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Chocolate sorbet

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Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet
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Gordon's chocolate tart

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Superchef Gordon Ramsay makes a gorgeous-looking and fantastic-tasting tart to impress your dinner party guests with
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Skinny chocolate & cranberry muffins

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These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat, best served warm from the oven
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White chocolate & raspberry cheesecake
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Raspberry cheesecake is one of our most popular ever recipes. Here's our updated version, with extra chocolate and booze
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Double-the-love chocolate cake

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A simple white chocolate buttercream looks great when it’s swirled over this gorgeous wedding cake – however roughly you do it
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Hot chocolate milkshakes

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An indulgent and warming treat that neither kids nor grown-ups will be able to resist
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Pears with chocolate sauce

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A good recipe for chocolate sauce is invaluable. Put everything out on the table and let everyone help themselves
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Chocolate caramel cake

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This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party
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Frosted white chocolate Easter cake

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A slice of this Madeira-style cake is wonderful with a morning cup of tea or coffee
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Chocolate & chestnut truffle torte
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This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party
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Chocolate & pecan tart

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Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart - we can't argue with that. Matt Tebbutt shares his recipe
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Chocolate brownie & boozy cherry brûlées

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This fondant-like pudding is studded with chocolate and cherries and deserves a place on every Christmas menu
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Chocolate & Frangelico madeleines
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The subtle hazelnut flavour of these little cakes makes them even more special
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Zuccotto with orange & chocolate
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olive magazine reader Emily Crawford shares her pud for an Italian-inspired summer menu
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Hannah Obee's Salted caramel chocolate cake
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This sophisticated cake, one of the final three in our 20th birthday cake competition, is dark, rich and moist
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Cherry chocolate Pavlova

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Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit
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Italian hazelnut & chocolate torte
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Bring a touch of Italian glamour to the table with this very sophisticated dessert
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Chocolate & berry mousse pots
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Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves
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Chocolate & Earl Grey torte

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Never before has it been so easy to impress - this soft-centered torte can be made ahead and frozen or baked from scratch in just an hour
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Double chocolate shortbreads

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You're only five ingredients away from a double chocolate melt-in-your-mouth delight
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Triple-chocolate Neapolitan
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Forget the bright colours of the children's favourite. This decadent layered pud will raise the bar of any celebration
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Chocolate pots with caramelised hazelnuts
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Finish off a tapas menu with Opera Tavern head chef Ben Tish's rich and nutty indulgent chocolate dessert
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Chocolate & banana cake
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Just one look at this chocolate and banana treat is enough to know it won't stay in the cake tin for long
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Chocolate & raspberry macaroons
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Edd Kimber, Champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macaroons
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Raspberry chocolate torte

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This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really is. Serve in small slices
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Chocolate & bitter orange arctic roll
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This retro frozen dessert is back – just a little posher this time round
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Chocolate & caramel layer cake

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For the ultimate indulgence look no further than Sarah Cook's four-layered chocolate-caramel extravaganza
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