Chocolate recipes

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

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

Go all out and treat yourself to these chocolate tiffin slices, full of milk and dark chocolate, raisins and biscuit. Be warned: they won't last long!

Prunes, Marsala and dark chocolate – a marriage made in heaven. It may sink and crack as it cools, but this is part of its charm

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

A buttery pastry case with a layer of caramel and just a hint of salt, studded with nuts and finished with a fudge filling

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version

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

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients - ideal for a dinner party

Whip up our cheat's ice cream with the help of ripe bananas and milk. Pair with the winning flavour combination of chocolate and tahini

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

Combine the flavour of tahini, sesame seeds, banana and chocolate in this easy recipe. It’s also quick to whip up for when a sweet craving hits

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

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

Pair chocolate and zesty marmalade with panettone or challah for an indulgent Boxing Day brunch, or an easy dessert. Top with yogurt, orange slices and syrup to serve

Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day

These individual chocolate desserts go really well with the light citrussy shortbread and are so simple to make that kids can get involved too!

Chocolate hazelnut spread ensures these moreish brownies have a fudgy centre. Flecked with pecans and sea salt - they'll be the new go-to brownie recipe

Bear Grylls' chocolatey dessert is so quick to make. If you have unexpected guests, it's sure to be a winner!

This impressive looking dessert is a chocolate lover's dream and no one will guess it uses just four ingredients

The food processor does most of the work in this cookie recipe, but younger children will enjoy rolling the dough into balls and thumbprinting. Older kids can make them on their own