Chocolate recipes

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it's ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

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!

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

This attractive chocolate treat makes a perfect alternative gift instead of Easter eggs, and it's easy enough for kids to make too

Make your own beautiful homemade chocolate Easter eggs, using milk, white and plain chocolate, with our ultimate step-by-step guide

Make your own tahini using black or white sesame seeds, this recipe shows you how. Black ones have a nuttier, sweeter flavour, making them perfect for baking

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

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

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

Flecked with dark chocolate, cinnamon, orange zest and plump raisins, these buns make an extra-special Easter treat

Make your own Easter eggs. It's much easier than you'd think and you can add personal touch.

These nutty biscuits are packed with chocolate chunks and chewy dried fruit - swap the cashews for peanuts if you prefer

Treat yourself to these melt-in-the-mouth brownies – they're dense, gooey and flavourful, ideal for Easter or any time you fancy chocolate

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

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

Improve the classic brownie with gooey chocolate batter topped with a creamy cheesecake mixture for a striking marbled effect

Buttery fudge is spiked with fragrant cardamom then dipped in dark chocolate - sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberries for extra flavour

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

These little triple chocolate bites make a great addition to a sweet party buffet, or an attractive edible gift

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Beautiful individual chocolate brownie cakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and extra fruit for garnish

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert - it's perfect for entertaining

Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

Dark Chocolate soil is a big restaurant trend at the moment - serve alongside cherries and your melting-middle pud for serious wow factor