
Chocolate cake recipes
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Easy chocolate cake
Master the chocolate cake with an airy, light sponge and rich buttercream filling. It's simple enough for an afternoon tea but special enough for a party too
Ultimate chocolate cake
Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea
Storecupboard chocolate hazelnut cake
Raid your storecupboard to make this lovely chocolate cake. Using ground hazelnuts delivers an incredible texture and flavour, or try almonds if you prefer
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Bake our rum-infused chocolate fruitcake – it has a fudgy texture and makes a wonderful, contemporary alternative to traditional Christmas cake
Marble bundt cake
If you need an easy but impressive cake for a celebration or charity bake sale, try this chocolate and vanilla sponge cake
Sachertorte
This rich chocolate cake was created in Vienna, Austria, and has a signature layer of apricot jam. Discover how to achieve the perfect mirror glaze below
Chocolate fridge cake
Sophisticated and intensely chocolatey with a hit of juicy raisins and crunchy biscuit pieces, serve this decadent chocolate fridge cake as a teatime treat
Chocolate Swiss roll
This nostalgic dessert can be made a day ahead. Fill with a vanilla cream, dust with icing sugar to finish and serve in slices
Chocolate & raspberry birthday layer cake
Who could resist our chocolate and raspberry cake? Like a Victoria sponge but better, try budget-friendly frozen raspberries for the cream
Chocolate caramel cake
This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party
Double chocolate loaf cake
Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?
Chocolate birthday cake
Bake this simple and stunning chocolate birthday cake for a kids' or adults' party centrepiece. Decorate with icing shapes and colourful candles.
Salted dark chocolate, rye & courgette cake
Not only are these chocolate squares a great way to use up a glut of courgettes, they're topped with rye crumbs and sea salt for a chocolate cake with a twist
Chocolate orange cake
Bake this decadent dark chocolate and orange cake for a special occasion or afternoon tea treat. Top with a layer of rich ganache and candied orange peel
Chocolate & sesame loaf cake
Tahini gives this cake a subtle nutty flavour that partners perfectly with rich chocolate. This recipe makes 2 cakes, so why not freeze one as a treat for another day!
Dark chocolate, coconut & passion fruit mousse cake
Sandwich our best ever chocolate sponge with a fruity coconut mousse and smother in a rich ganache for a stunning party centrepiece
Easy vegan chocolate cake
This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts
Gravity-defying sweetie cake
Anti-gravity cakes are a great option for birthdays or parties - this stunning chocolate sweetie cake will delight kids and grown-ups alike
Chocolate rocky road cake
Adapt this rocky road cake depending on what you have. With chocolate sponge and sweet-and-salty rocky road topping, it's a joyous cake
Easy chocolate brownie cake
The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream
Cookies & cream party cake
Stack up our best ever chocolate sponges and smother in a biscuit icing to make this towering celebration cake
Brooklyn blackout cake
This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake - best eaten chilled
Chocolate drip cake
This malted drip cake is smothered in cream cheese icing and drizzled with a dark chocolate ganache – a stunning multi-layered centrepiece for a big occasion
Chocolate & lime cake
Give chocolate cake a zesty lift with lime buttercream filling, chocolate and lime icing and candied zest to decorate – an irresistible flavour pairing