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Our top 20 most loved chocolate cake recipes

Whether you like a dense chocolate cake or a gooey one, we have you sorted. - by Eunice Oh
  • 23 Feb 2022

You can't go wrong with a chocolate cake. It's one of those desserts that, when topped with candles, serves as the perfect birthday cake but also makes a great afternoon treat when baked in a sheet pan.

WATCH: Fast Ed's cranberry chocolate crunch bundt

Whether you like a rich, dense mud cake or a soft sponge iced generously with buttercream, we've got a recipe for you. From mousse cakes to gluten-free treats, if you're a choc-a-holic, the hardest part will be deciding which cake to bake first.

Here, we've rounded up our 20 best chocolate cake recipes.

1. Chocolate devil’s food cake

Chocolate devil’s food cake

This dreamy chocolate cake has the lot: a double layer of cake filled and iced with a lush ganache, then lavished with flakes of dark chocolate curls.

2. Chocolate buttercream cake

Chocolate buttercream cake

Soft swirls of chocolate buttercream are the crowning glory of this impressive double-layered delight.

3. Ultimate chocolate celebration cake

The ultimate chocolate cake
Andre Martin

Topped with rosebuds, petals, berries, meringues, frozen raspberries and gold pearls. This cake is perfect to celebrate a birthday or any special occasion!

4. No eggs chocolate cake

Fast Ed's chocolate lovers cake

On-trend and oh-so good, Caramilk flakes are the crowning glory for layer upon layer of chocolate. Dig in! This choc cake with creamy choc icing is topped with choc-caramel flakes and, when you cut into it, choc sauce oozes out. Yum!

5. Basic chocolate cake

Basic chocolate cake

The luscious sponge is the perfect partner for an afternoon tea but is also brilliant served with freshly whipped cream for an after-dinner thrill.

6. Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake

Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake

The crisp biscuit base and creamy chocolate filling are rich and decadent. Serve with whipped cream and roasted hazelnuts for a spectacular dessert.

7. Gluten-free chocolate and walnut cake

Gluten-free chocolate and walnut cake

Hard to believe, but this dark, rich, handsome stunner is made from breadcrumbs, not flour.

8. Slow cooker chocolate cake

Slow cooker chocolate cake

A classic chocolate cake 'baked' in a slow cooker, without the use of a tin or the oven. Amazing!

9. Chocolate cake tray bake

Chocolate cake tray bake

Made with olive oil not butter, this sheet cake is super light and fluffy. It's so easy to make you'll never go store-bought again. Promise!

10. Marbled chocolate cake with a crunchy top

Marbled chocolate cake with crunchy top

Delightfully chewy topping sets this teatime special apart. Serve with a dollop of double cream!

11. Chocolate olive oil mousse cake

Chocolate olive oil mousse cake

You can serve this dessert hot or cold, making it versatile for entertaining. Rich and luscious, it contains no refined sugar and uses olive oil instead of butter.

12. Chocolate, zucchini and spinach cake with avocado chocolate frosting

Chocolate, zucchini and spinach cake with avocado chocolate frosting
Andre Martin

It's easy to eat your greens when they're jammed into a lipsmacking treat! Yes you heard right. This chocolate treat is made with a medley of veg.

13. Beetroot, raspberry, chocolate and almond cake

Beetroot, raspberry, chocolate and almond cake
Andre Martin

Being gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly is easy with this flourless beauty. Enjoy a guilt-free treat with your coffee, thanks to this dessert made with beets.

14. Chocolate mayonnaise cake

Chocolate mayonnaise cake

This bake's not-so-secret ingredient makes it beautifully rich and balanced ... promise!

15. Gluten-free chocolate cake with icing

https://www.bhg.com.au/gluten-free-best-chocolate-cake

Thrill your guests with this gluten-free chocolate cake. Smothered in icing and decorated with hazelnuts, this dessert easily serves eight.

16. No-bake choc berry sponge cake

No-bake chocolate berry sponge cake

This towering berry treat, made with a store-bought chocolate sponge, is easy to assemble and delicious beyond words!

17. Chocolate rum-and-raisin mousse cake

Simple chocolate rum-and-raisin mousse cake

Let the good times ooze with this super-indulgent cake - you can whip it up ahead of time, too.

18. Chocolate cherry gift cakes

Chocolate cherry gift cakes

Flavoured with cocoa and Nutella, and covered with choc-hazelnut cream, these luscious little cakes make a gorgeous gift complete with a cherry - or three - on top!

19. ‘Salt dough’ chocolate caramel cake

‘Salt dough’ chocolate caramel cake

A soft moist cake is guaranteed when you use this 'salt dough' baking technique.

20. Cranberry chocolate crunch bundt

Cranberry Chocolate Crunch Bundt
A delicious addition to your next get-together thanks to Fast Ed. This bundt cake is a spectacular sweet and easy to achieve thanks to a decorative ring-shaped tin.

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