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.
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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
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. Het the recipe here.
2. Chocolate buttercream cake
Soft swirls of chocolate buttercream are the crowning glory of this impressive double-layered delight. Get the recipe here.
3. Ultimate chocolate celebration cake
Topped with rosebuds, petals, berries, meringues, frozen raspberries and gold pearls. This cake is perfect to celebrate a birthday or any special occasion! Get the recipe here.
4. No eggs chocolate 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! Get the recipe here.
5. 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. Get the recipe here.
6. 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. Get the recipe here.
7. Gluten-free chocolate and walnut cake
Hard to believe, but this dark, rich, handsome stunner is made from breadcrumbs, not flour. Get the recipe here.
8. Slow cooker chocolate cake
A classic chocolate cake ‘baked’ in a slow cooker, without the use of a tin or the oven. Amazing! Get the recipe here.
9. 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! Get the recipe here.
10. Marbled chocolate cake with a crunchy top
Delightfully chewy topping sets this teatime special apart. Serve with a dollop of double cream! Get the recipe here.
11. 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. Get the recipe here.
12. Chocolate, zucchini and spinach cake with avocado chocolate frosting
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. Get the recipe here.
13. Beetroot, raspberry, chocolate and almond cake
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. Get the recipe here.
14. Chocolate mayonnaise cake
This bake’s not-so-secret ingredient makes it beautifully rich and balanced … promise! Get the recipe here.
15. Gluten-free chocolate cake with icing
Thrill your guests with this gluten-free chocolate cake. Smothered in icing and decorated with hazelnuts, this dessert easily serves eight. Get the recipe here.
16. No-bake choc berry sponge cake
This towering berry treat, made with a store-bought chocolate sponge, is easy to assemble and delicious beyond words! Get the recipe here.
17. 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. Get the recipe here.
18. 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! Get the recipe here.
19. ‘Salt dough’ chocolate caramel cake
A soft moist cake is guaranteed when you use this ‘salt dough’ baking technique. Get the recipe here.
20. Cranberry chocolate crunch bundt
21. Peanut butter chocolate cake
Chocolate with creamy peanuty butter makes for a very delicious cake! Get the recipe here.
22. Chocolate meringue layer cake
Layers of chocoalte goodness and meringue, this is the ultimate chocolate cake. Get the recipe here.
23. Gluten-free chocolate cake
A gluten-free chocolate cake made from soy that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Get the recipe here.
24. Mocha chocolate cake
One for the coffee lovers! This chocolate cake has all the flavour of your favourite brew combined with the goodness of chocolate. Get the recipe here.
25. 5-ingredient choc smash cake
This chocolate smash cake is simple, delicious and full of chocolate. Get the recipe here.
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