Chocolate cake recipes

Bake a modern classic with this fabulous red velvet cake. This chocolatey sponge is perfect for a celebration, or halve for smaller crowd

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

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

This rich, dark sponge is filled and coated with a thick chocolate custard, then finished with crumbled cake - best eaten chilled

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

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

Give chocolate cake a zesty lift with lime buttercream filling, chocolate and lime icing and candied zest to decorate – an irresistible flavour pairing

You'd never guess that this rich-tasting, light-textured sponge is lower in fat, calories and sugar thanks to ground almonds and yogurt

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

This deliciously delicate chocolate layer cake is a truly showstopping bake. Stack up chocolate sponge, chocolate glaze and crunchy walnuts

Give coffee cake the ultimate upgrade - layer with chocolate hazelnut frosting, add a creamy topping and sprinkle with crushed nuts

Dark, rich and delicious - the perfect dessert

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

This towering cake has layers of chocolate sponge, meringue and chestnut cream - a stunning centrepiece for a festive dinner party

Try something different with Sarah Cook's Pistachio & milk chocolate squares - you won't be able to stop at just one piece!

For big celebrations this cake is a must. Four layers of moist sponge, lashings of chocolate ganache and a crunchy, malty decoration

Bake your chocolate dipped cherry cake and eat it

Mary Cadogan’s yule chocolate log will go down a treat with everyone. This festive bake is a lighter version than most.

This indulgent cake is perfect for tea in the garden

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

We know you all love coffee cake as much as chocolate cake, so why not combine the two?

Raid your storecupboard to make this lovely chocolate cake. Using ground hazelnuts delivers an incredible texture and flavour, or try almonds if you prefer

This cake is mixed and made in a saucepan
– how easy is that! It’s best eaten on the
same day, or within two