Our very best chocolate cakes, pies, cookies, and more!
And there is no food quite as comfort-packed as chocolate.
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Think Devil’s food cake in Bundt form.
Chop the chocolate into uniform sizes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly.
Add espresso powder to easily intensify the chocolaty flavor.
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Espresso powder added to the mix enhances the chocolaty taste.
Opt for good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Use a silicon mat for the cookies to have the finest uniform shape.
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Enjoy it alone, or turn it into a layered trifle with whipped cream and toppings.
The pie seamlessly blends chocolate and pecans for the perfect fudgy dessert.
Possum Pie
Don’t let the name trip you up.
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This multi-layer chocolate pie may sound strange, but it actually a super simple (and delicious) dessert.
They come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
A wine or vinegar bottle will work well to allow the cake to cool inverted for 2 hours.
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Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts, a swirl of luscious caramel sauce, and a dollop of ice cream.
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Think of this dessert as a brownie in cookie form.
No one will ever know what the secret ingredient is unless you tell them .
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Just ensure not to overmix the batter.
Kentucky Bourbon Pie
Chocolate, pecans, and bourbon, all baked into an indulgent pie?
you’ve got the option to sign us up.
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Homemade Brownies
Finish with flaky sea salt and these are not your average bake sale brownies.
Yes, it’s that good.
Garnish your decadent chocolate bundt with edible flowers to bring fresh spring color to the dish.
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Layers of moist German chocolate cake and sweet-and-nuttyCoconut-Pecan Frostingwill make this dessert an instant favorite.
Coca Cola Chocolate Cake
The unexpected addition of fizzy soda adds lightness to this fluffy chocolate cake.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These aren’t your average chocolate chip cookies.
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Brown butter takes the flavor to the next level, adding a slight savory tang to the dough.
Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Zucchini is the secret ingredient to keeping this cake extra-moist.
Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
These make-ahead bars are the perfect worry-free party treat.
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Cookie Cake
Say happy birthday with this homemade cookie cake.
The kids and adults will all be in line for a slice.
Eclair Cake
Eclairs are already irresistible, but served in cake form?
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This cake has simply stolen our hearts.
Rely on our show-stopping, height-defying 18 layer cake that is equal parts yellow cake and chocolate icing.
Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
Lemon and chocolate: an unexpected pairing that works oh-so-well.
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Texas Skillet Cake
Think Texas sheet cake, but made in a cast iron skillet.
Yes, we just went there.
Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
Whip up this cake with the help of your trusted slow-cooker.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie
Rich chocolate pie and pecan pie collide in this ultimate fusion dessert.
Over the Moon Chocolate Pie
This pie is sure to send you over the moon.
The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.
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Pecan Pie Brownies
Can’t decide whether to bring pecan pie or brownies to the potluck?
It couldn’t be easier to bring a homemade treat.
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Let this elegant chocolate cheesecake be the centerpiece of your holiday tablescape.
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We even call for store-bought crust to make it a cinch.
This cake means business.
A duo of glazesone creamy chocolate, the other subtle buttermilkcomes together atop this dreamy confection.
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It’s indulgent and, we admit, so much fun to eat and serve.
Warning: Youand theywon’t be able to resist a second slice.
We won’t tell.
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box of chocolate wafer cookies to yield 2 cups.
They’re the best of the best.
Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks
Allow plenty of time to make fillings, and immediately assemble stacks.
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you’ve got the option to chill the assembled stacks up to 24 hours ahead of time.
Now bourbon and pecan pie fit together like peanut butter and jelly or Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle
Top this rich trifle with a sprinkle of chocolate curls.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake
This decadent ice-cream cake is truly a mint chocolate lover’s dream!
Make the whole cake ahead and freeze until ready to serve.
Try it for yourself and you’ll agree.
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Wacky Cake
This Depression-era recipe is mixed together right in the baking pan.
You’re going to love the fudgy frosting that’s poured over a still-warm cake.
(They also make for great homemade ice cream sandwiches with vanilia ice cream between two.
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These gooey-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside cookies start with a box of brownie mix from the pantry.
Simply swap the icing and sprinkle colors to fit any holiday or occasion!
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This stunning layer cake is ready for any and every celebration.
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