Chocolate baking recipes

Picture cookies which are crisp on the outside and chewy in the centre... These huge chocolate chip cookies have a tart berry jam and white chocolate filling

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

A foolproof brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

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

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

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

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

Cakes like these are wonderfully therapeutic to make - chuck the lot into a bowl, and give it a quick beat and it's ready to bake. Simple enough for a complete beginner

Make chocolate muffins as a weekend baking project with the kids. These family-friendly bites are perfect with a cuppa, and you can double up on the chocolate by adding choc chips, if you want

Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds

Bake a showstopping cake for Easter. This one is so easy and the kids can decorate it by filling the pretzel nest with their favourite chocolate eggs

Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre

This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing

You just can't beat a good chocolate cake, and this one is guaranteed to disappear as soon as you cut the first slice

Bake a batch of our irresistible all-American chocolate chunk cookies to enjoy with your cuppa. These easy sweet treats are ideal for weekend baking.

Take indulgent, fudgy chocolate brownies to the next level with a layer of salted caramel running through the centre of each bite.

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate cupcakes for a party, coffee morning or afternoon tea. Top with buttercream, or perhaps a cream cheese frosting

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

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

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

A chocolate chip cookie and custard cream in one - super-simple and they'll keep in the biscuit tin for a fortnight

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too