57 Chocolate Recipes for a Decadent Dessert

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57 Chocolate Recipes for a Decadent Dessert1/57 Sandy’s Chocolate Cake 206 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you’ll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe and won first prize. —Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania 2/57 Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies 81 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies

I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As someone who grew up in the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. —Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming 3/57 Warm Chocolate Melting Cups 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is so light­—less than 200

calories apiece!

calories apiece! —Kissa Vaughn, Troy, Texas 4/57 Double Chocolate Chip Cookies 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Double Chocolate Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make these yummy treats with my young grandson, Ben, I use an extra-big mixing bowl to prevent the flour and other ingredients from flying all over. He seems to enjoy making the cookies almost as much as eating them!—Chantal Cornwall, Prince Rupert, British Columbia 5/57 No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate &

Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-bake cheesecake with distinctive layers of chocolate, peanut butter mousse and a silky ganache on top will take some time to assemble, but it’s worth the effort to create a homemade dessert with grand-champion appeal—and definitely worth the wait. —JaNon Furrer, Prescott, Arizona 6/57 German Chocolate Cake 87 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved German Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite!

Recipe Creator: This German chocolate cake is my husband’s favorite! Each bite has crunch from the pecans, and sweetness from coconut and chocolate. —Joyce Platfoot, Wapakoneta, Ohio 7/57 Perfect Peppermint Patties 38 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it to see the delight it brings people. Calling for just a few ingredients, this chocolate recipe is quite simple to prepare. —Joanne Adams, Bath, Maine 8/57 Flourless Chocolate

A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way

Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One bite of fudgy flourless chocolate cake and you’ll see why it’s pure pleasure for confirmed chocoholics! A small slice of this rich, dense dessert goes a long way. 9/57 Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mexican hot chocolate has some unique ingredients including cinnamon

cayenne pepper

and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious cupcakes with a similar flavor profile and my secret ingredient: mayonnaise. I like to use mayonnaise in my chocolate cupcakes because I think that keeps them extra moist. To make them quick and easy, I started with a boxed cake mix and used prepared frosting and filling. —Michele Kusma, Columbus, OH 10/57 Chocolate Macadamia Macaroons 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Macadamia Macaroons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This perfect macaroon has dark chocolate, chewy coconut and macadamia

nuts, and it is dipped in chocolate—sinful and delicious!

nuts, and it is dipped in chocolate—sinful and delicious! —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 11/57 Chocolate Mousse Pie 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good filling for a pie. The chocolate lovers in our family endorse this scrumptious dessert, saying that it “melts in your mouth”! —Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California 12/57 Chocolate Caramel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars

Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars. —Steve Mirro, Cape Coral, Florida 13/57 Millionaire Candy 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Millionaire Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 33 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, millionaire candy is by

far the favorite of family and friends

far the favorite of family and friends. These treats taste like a million bucks!—Theda Andres, Appleton, Wisconsin 14/57 Coffee Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It’s creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee flavor to shine through. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 15/57 Microwave Fudge 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings about 2-1/3 pounds (81 pieces) Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge

the Recipe Creator: You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is the best. —Sue Tucker, Edgemoor, South Carolina 16/57 Mocha Cake 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mocha Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Without a doubt, this is the best cake I’ve ever made. It’s a decadent dessert that I share with everyone I can! —Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California 17/57 Icebox Cake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Icebox Cake Recipe photo

This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping cream

by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t have to bake to serve a chocolate dessert! This icebox cake is made from chocolate wafers and whipping cream. It is so delicious.—Cindy Hawkins, New York, New York 18/57 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like

them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake

them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania 19/57 Chocolate Frosting with Chocolate Chips 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Frosting with Chocolate Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk, fudgy chocolate frosting with chocolate chips is a snap using this short recipe and your favorite flavor of baking chips. —Jeannette Mac, Rushville, New York 20/57 Air-Fryer Brownies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Top with nuts or powdered sugar for a quick homemade treat

Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These small-batch fudgy air-fryer brownies come together so quickly, and no oven is required. Top with nuts or powdered sugar for a quick homemade treat. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 21/57 Bourbon Balls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa’s house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby bourbon balls—the blended taste of bourbon and pecans

is irresistible!

is irresistible! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 22/57 Lava Chocolate Cakes 41 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: True decadence at its best, these chocolate lava cakes feature a warm, gooey chocolate center that oozes out onto the dessert plate. Whether you enjoy it garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar, you’ll want to lick the plate clean! 23/57 Double Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

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