Dark chocolate recipes

Try a twist on bara brith – the classic Welsh teacake – made with chocolate, orange and ginger. It's perfect for celebrating St David’s Day

Add coconut to flapjacks for a twist on this sweet treat. Inspired by Bounty chocolate bars, they look as good as they taste with a rich, marbled finish

Take the classic snack of jaffa cakes to another level by making a homemade version with marmalade-spiked orange jelly and rich dark chocolate

This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really is. Serve in small slices

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

These homemade chocolate truffles are sure put a smile on anyone's face. They are so easy to make, and are an impressive gift when wrapped up in a box

We've adapted swimmer Jazmin Carlin's favourite muffin recipe into a loaf that's free from unrefined sugars, flours and dairy. A great snack for on the go

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

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

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

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

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

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

Whip up these easy gluten-free bakes for Passover. If you use a dairy-free chocolate they will be parev (a Jewish dietary law excluding milk or meat products)

Get kids cooking at the weekend by baking this yummy brownie cake, much better than shop bought

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too

Give brownies an Easter twist with pieces of hot cross bun. Add any mix-ins you like; marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger work well

Enjoy an alternative take on Christmas pud. Chestnuts provide sweet, earthy flavour and a nutty texture that works beautifully with chocolate and stem ginger

Make these barfi, spiced with saffron and cardamom, and dipped in rich dark chocolate. Decadent and delicious, they‘re often served at Indian celebrations.

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet