Chocolate cake recipes

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

Stack up our best ever chocolate sponges and smother in a biscuit icing to make this towering celebration cake

This rich cake makes an impressive centrepiece for any summer tea party

If you need an easy but impressive cake for a celebration or charity bake sale, try this chocolate and vanilla sponge cake

Fudgy dark chocolate sponge, the perfect party cake, afternoon-tea cake or any-excuse cake

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

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

Moist, fruity pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake - try it warm with cream as a teatime treat

Indulge your inner child with this rich chocolate and malt cake with mascarpone icing. Decorate with milk chocolate shavings, sprinkles and Maltesers

Bake this simple and stunning chocolate birthday cake for a kids' or adults' party centrepiece. Decorate with icing shapes and colourful candles.

Treat someone to this flourless chocolate cake – it’s ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet, and makes an irresistible dessert, topped with fresh berries

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

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

Edwina Hanslo's delicious and super quick chocolate cake with a creamy ganache is the perfect choice for busy mums

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!

Make a festive version of chocolate cake for an alternative Christmas dessert – the sponge and buttercream are spiced with warming ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg

Make these festive mini bundt cakes for the cake tin over the Christmas period. They're filled with warming spices and covered in a rich glossy glaze

Sandwich our best ever chocolate sponge with a fruity coconut mousse and smother in a rich ganache for a stunning party centrepiece

Bake this crowd-pleaser made with cola, then decorate with rainbow sprinkles, cocktail cherries and cola bottle sweets for a nostalgic treat

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

Anti-gravity cakes are a great option for birthdays or parties - this stunning chocolate sweetie cake will delight kids and grown-ups alike

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