Dark chocolate recipes

You know these squidgy chocolate cake squares with orange zest are going to be good!

Light as a feather, these hot chocolate soufflés are sure to please. Perfect for a dinner party dessert, served with chocolate cream sauce.

Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves

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

Indulge guests at your next party with this impressive dessert. A touch of salt really sets off the caramel and dark chocolate

James Martin serves his steamed chocolate sponge with whole cherries and a fruity sauce - perfect for a smart dinner party

Just a few spoonfuls of this rich and creamy make-ahead dessert are all you need to end the meal with a flourish without overdoing it

This is a fantastic cake to serve as a dessert or at teatime over the festive season and can be made up to a day in advance

This rich dark chocolate sponge makes a great alternative Christmas cake, or dinner party dessert

Decadent, tempting chocolate cheesecake with the taste of coffee liqueur

Grated courgette gives this cake a lovely moist texture - a great way to use up a glut from your garden

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

Never before has it been so easy to impress - this soft-centered torte can be made ahead and frozen or baked from scratch in just an hour

These indulgent puds are great to freeze so you'll always have something to whip out for unexpected guests

The only rule with these is to eat them straight from the oven while the centres are still gooey... but that's no hardship

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day