14 of Our Most Decadent Chocolate Cake Recipes From flourless to frosted, there's a cake recipe sure to delight any chocolate lover. Close Credit: Lennart Weibull If you're craving chocolate, there's nothing like a homemade chocolate cake to hit the spot—and these 14 masterpieces absolutely fit the bill. But don't for a moment think they're all just riffs on an old-fashioned chocolate cake—you'll find everything from an easy one-bowl chocolate cake to delicate layer cakes that require a bit more finesse. No matter your level of baking expertise, there's a recipe sure to fulfill your chocolate dreams. 21 Gorgeous Layer Cake Recipes for Every Occasion 01 of 14 Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake Credit: Jonathan Lovekin This rich and delicious cake is surprisingly easy to make, and gets an extra punch from instant espresso powder, which is incorporated into the cake and to the glaze. It's conveniently gluten-free, too! View Recipe 02 of 14 Salted Caramel Six-Layer Chocolate Cake Credit: Johnny Miller You'll want to break out the candy thermometer for this cake, but keeping a careful watch on the temperature of the caramel will pay off. You'll achieve the perfectly gooey caramel texture—and the ideal spreading texture for the chocolate frosting. View Recipe 03 of 14 Dairy-Free Chocolate-Raspberry Cake Credit: Yuki Sugiura This showstopping holiday dessert comes together from a one-bowl batter and three-ingredient frosting. And it happens to be dairy free, thanks to almond milk in the batter and coconut milk in the frosting. View Recipe 04 of 14 Chocolate-Coconut Sheet Cake Credit: Chris Court Everyone needs an unintimidating, foolproof cake like this one. A generous amount of coconut topping, poured over the moist cake while it's still warm, provides richness and a deliciously gooey texture. View Recipe 05 of 14 Molten Chocolate-Espresso Cakes Credit: Yuki Sugiura These little cakes are fast and easy (though they don't look it), and are delicious plain or topped with a bit of ganache and a sprinkling of pistachios or flaky sea salt. View Recipe 06 of 14 Chocolate-Flecked Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting Credit: Christ Court This, tall, tender beauty is sophisticated yet uncomplicated to make. The secret to keeping the lush milk chocolate frosting from being cloying? The addition of tangy sour cream. View Recipe 07 of 14 Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake Credit: Dana Gallagher Give yourself the time to make this cake, and you'll be rewarded with an incredible dessert that's part crepe, part cake and over-the-top delicious. View Recipe 08 of 14 One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Credit: Dana Gallagher Whether you're looking for something to serve at a birthday, anniversary or going-away party, this is the cake for you. It's super-easy to make, requires just one bowl, and is wonderfully chocolatey. View Recipe 09 of 14 Flourless Chocolate-Date Cake with Salted-Caramel Sauce Credit: Marcus Nilsson Dates and bourbon cook down to a gorgeous purée that adds subtle sweetness and depth to this excellent dessert. View Recipe 10 of 14 Vegan Chocolate Cake Credit: Bryan Gardner Any chocolate lover, vegan or not, will adore this indulgent cake, which features a bottom layer covered with mocha icing, and a top blanketed with ganache. View Recipe 11 of 14 Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream-Cheese Frosting Credit: Ryan Liebe Got too many zucchini and just can't take another loaf of zucchini bread? This cake is just the ticket. It's a party-ready sheet cake topped off with tangy cream cheese frosting. View Recipe 12 of 14 Chocolate-and-Vanilla Pudding Cake Credit: Lennart Weibull For those who love chocolate and vanilla, this cake has it all. Milk chocolate pudding is nestled between two layers of chocolate cake, and then topped with white-chocolate buttercream frosting. View Recipe 13 of 14 Chocolate Angel Food Cake With Double-Chocolate Frosting Credit: Mike Krautter This one is for all the chocolate lovers. Martha's recipe uses four types of chocolate for the cake, frosting, and garnish: Cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, and semisweet chocolate. View Recipe 14 of 14 Chocolate Sprinkle Sheet Cake Credit: Con Poulos Though simple in appearance and prep, this light chocolate cake is anything but basic. Cocoa powder adds a deep chocolate flavor, while sour cream creates a tender crumb. A fluffy buttercream frosting topped with chocolate sprinkles makes everything more fun. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake Recipes