Chocolate baking recipes

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 ganache 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

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

A slice of this madeira-style cake is wonderful with a morning cup of tea or coffee

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

This easy-to-make bake will keep somewhere cool in an airtight tin for up to two days

John Whaite shares his recipe for a light, fruity layer cake with chocolate ganache and simple sponge

Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat

For a deliciously nostalgic cake, combine a classic flavour combination of orange and chocolate in this retro two-tone bake

Two of our favourite things - peanut butter and brownies - combine to make these irresistible treats

Flapjacks use up storecupboard spares and these chewy, oaty, fruity bars topped with chocolate will always go down a storm

Angela Nilsen has created a lighter, yet still chocolatey cookie with just 97 calories per biscuit

Tucked inside these scrumptious brownie bites are mini eggs - they're a perfectly sized sweet treat that's fun to make with the kids in the Easter holidays

Learn how to make classic chocolate chip cookies and enjoy them still warm from the oven. Perfect for a bake sale or with your afternoon tea.

Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets

Bake our easy white chocolate traybake with creamy icing and get creative with toppings. These bite-sized cakes are ideal for sharing or bake sales

Combine the crunch of a shortbread base with a gooey caramel middle and chocolate topping, and you have millionaire's shortbread – the ultimate sweet treat

With around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a slightly less guilty pleasure, but still have that intense chocolate hit

Give this celebration sponge a showstopping finish by piping spikes of ganache on top and filling with salted caramel butter icing

This recipe makes the bottom layer of our three tier wedding cake or a simple delicious chocolate cake, perfect with a touch of cream

An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit