Chocolate baking recipes

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate ganache cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

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

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Use a sweet shop favourite in these American-style double-chocolate cookies with a gooey centre. They'll go down a treat at Easter

Treat yourself to a homemade version of a British classic for the biscuit tin. Top with chocolate, if you like, and enjoy with a relaxing cup of tea

Bake brownies at Easter with with a swirly, sticky Creme Egg® topping. They're best kept in the fridge for maximum fudgy texture

Try this basic recipe for fail-safe biscuits every time. Make a batch of chocolate chip cookies, or adapt it to include nuts, fruit or your favourite sweets

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

Try your hand at making these popular French breakfast pastries filled with chocolate. They're perfect served with a cup of coffee, or as a mid-morning treat

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

Fill up your biscuit tin with these easy treats which take their name from the fork indent added before baking. Dip them in chocolate, if you like, for added indulgence

Kick-start the Easter weekend with these cute chocolate cupcakes decorated with malted buttercream, Maltesers and Maltesers Mini Bunnies

Chocolate and cake are two of our favourite things, so what's not to love about this indulgent cake?

The perfect cake for brownie lovers, try a big slice warm with some ice cream

Fancy a baking project? This stunning twisted loaf with layers of dark chocolate and almonds is a good one to try when you've got a little extra time

Merge two classics into one treat with this hybrid recipe combining oats, chocolate and caramel. They won't last long in your cake tin!

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

If you like American-style cookies, you’ll love
these pale, chewy delights. Plus, they can be baked from frozen

Dense and gooey, these storecupboard treats are made with cocoa rather than bars of chocolate

Cakes like these are wonderfully therapeutic to make - chuck the lot into a bowl, and give it a quick beat and it's ready to bake. Simple enough for a complete beginner

Combine creamy brazil nuts with rich dark chocolate in these oaty teatime treats. The cherries are optional, but they do add fruity sweetness

Love banana bread? You’ll love this butternut bread, which is really more of a cake. The squash provides sweetness while keeping the texture dense and squidgy

Squidgy and super moreish, these gorgeous foolproof fruity chocolate bakes will be snapped up in seconds