Cakes, puddings or mousse: 16 rich chocolate dessert recipes

If you’re looking for a chocolate hit, these choc dessert recipes will hit the spot, from cakes and brownies to puddings and mousse.

Dark, milk or white — whatever your favourite chocolate is, there’s a dessert out there to match.

Delicious has put together a small collection of its choc creations, ranging from brownies and cakes to mousse and puddings.

So here are some of the most indulgent chocolate recipes for when your cravings win.

Fancy chocolate layer cake

Stephanie Alexander’s fancy chocolate layer cake.

Cookies and cream pie

“I just adore this pie – it’s so decadent and more-ish, and when it stands at room temperature, the filling softens and becomes more fudge-like,” delicious. team member Tracey Pattison says.

Chocolate ganache tart with roasted strawberries

You will need a 22cm fluted tart pan and baking weights for this recipe.

Chocolate ganache tart with strawberries.

Flourless chocolate lamington cake

This decadent chocolate cake is inspired by the classic lamington. There’s no couple better than coconut and choc.

Dark chocolate and almond s’mores cake

This can be made and chilled up to three days ahead, including the marshmallow. Begin this recipe at least five hours ahead. You will need a kitchen blowtorch.

Salted peanut caramel with chocolate cream

Otherwise known as Nigella Lawson’s chocpots, 2.0. To make a larger serving for 12 people, you will need to triple this recipe and serve in a 3L trifle dish. Allow for increased preparation and chilling times. We served the cover recipe with thinly shaved dark chocolate.

Chocolate crackle marble cake

For a splash of retro fun that everyone will love, top marble cake with chocolate crackle.

Childhood favourites – chocolate crackles and marble cake.

Chocolate orange creme brulee recipe

This recipe serves two plus makes two left over puds.

Dark chocolate and cherry crumble bars

If you love Cherry Ripe, just wait until you try this slice.

Baked chocolate and ricotta cheesecake

Begin this recipe one day ahead.

Prune and mixed chocolate brownie with biscuit crumb

“Try making a cake using breadcrumbs instead of flour. It gives a wonderful texture that absorbs syrup beautifully.” – Mike McEnearney

These chocolate brownies have an unusual ingredient.

Flourless chocolate orange cake

This orange and chocolate creation is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dinner parties.

Chocolate pecan pie pudding with maple creme fraiche

If you’re looking for an indulgent winter dessert, stop right here.

Chocolate espresso mousse pots

Chocolate and espresso is a match made in heaven. Begin this recipe at least 6 hours ahead.

Chocolate caramel self-saucing pudding

The complexities of chocolate are what make it one of life’s simplest pleasures, says Matt Preston.

Chewy chocolate and salted-pretzel cookies

“Because the browned butter is melted you can prepare these by hand, which makes them a fun kids’ activity. For perfectly chewy cookies, chill the dough in the fridge for a few hours or overnight,” Magdalena Roze says.

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