20 Chocolate Dessert Recipes That Will Satisfy Your Cravings Whether you're craving brownies or cake, these desserts hit the spot for chocolate lovers. Close Credit: Marcus Nilsson A chocolate dessert holds a place of its own: Rich and decadent, there's nothing half-hearted about it. It's all in, completely owning its chocolate-y goodness. If that's the sort of recipe you're looking for, we've got you covered (and then some). In this collection, you'll find our most tempting must-make chocolate desserts. We covered every base, from cake to pudding and everything in between. 01 of 20 Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Credit: Bryan Gardner One reason to love this speedy recipe: You can make the cookie batter in just one bowl. Here's another: You simply spread the cookie batter into a skillet, instead of dropping it by the spoonful onto sheets. View Recipe 02 of 20 Chocolate-Pistachio Tartufo Credit: Bryan Gardner To make this sophisticated, but surprisingly easy take on a classic Italian frozen treat, you tightly pack two flavors of ice cream into a bowl. A cookie-crumb mixture goes over them both, and then you invert the ingredients and top them with a chocolate shell. View Recipe 03 of 20 One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Credit: Dana Gallagher If you're looking for a no-fail chocolate layer cake for your recipe collection, this is it. It hits every note and has a decadent taste that makes it appropriate for birthdays or parties, but requires just 25 minutes of prep. You can also use the batter to make two dozen cupcakes, if you prefer. View Recipe 04 of 20 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake With Chocolate Glaze Credit: Chris Court Never cloying and always indulgent, this chocolate cheesecake is a fresh take on a familiar combination, with a crust made from finely ground chocolate wafer cookies. Plus, the glaze has a beautifully sleek look. View Recipe 05 of 20 Chocolate Soufflé Credit: Romulo Yanes Although soufflés have a reputation for being temperamental, they're actually very simple, and this recipe walks you through every step—including the key, which is to beat the egg whites stiffly to give the soufflé height. Using a few staple ingredients, you can whip up a chocolate dessert that's guaranteed to impress at a dinner party, but easy enough for anytime. View Recipe 06 of 20 4-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake Credit: Jason Donnelly As its name suggests, this cake has an exceptionally short ingredient list—just unsalted butter, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, eggs, and granulated sugar. The result is rich, yet surprisingly light, thanks to the egg whites getting beaten separately and folded in at the end. View Recipe 07 of 20 Milk-Chocolate Pudding Pie Credit: Kate Mathis This pie has a vintage feel to it, too, but instead of the usual chocolate and mint, it combines chocolate and vanilla. To make it, you fill a vanilla-wafer crust with a milk-chocolate filling (made with a combination of milk and semisweet chocolate), then finish it with vanilla-bean whipped cream. View Recipe 08 of 20 Chocolate Angel Food Cake With Double-Chocolate Frosting Credit: Mike Krautter This indulgent dessert is a quadruple chocolate threat, calling for four types of chocolate: cocoa powder for the cake batter, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate for the frosting, and semisweet chocolate as a garnish. View Recipe 09 of 20 Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cakes Good looking and satisfying? Sign us up. And while making these cakes is a multi-step process, you can spread it out over a day or two—the results are well worth it. View Recipe 10 of 20 German Chocolate Bundt Cake Credit: Marcus Nilsson This creative recipe offers a new twist on classic German chocolate cake: Instead of topping the cake with coconut-pecan frosting, you tuck it inside a Bundt cake. When you cut through the glossy ganache, you're given a delicious and unexpected treat. View Recipe 11 of 20 Double-Chocolate Pound Cake Credit: Con Poulos This mouthwatering loaf is loaded with chocolate flavor, courtesy of cocoa powder and chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate). It's easy to make, too, requiring just one bowl. View Recipe 12 of 20 Ultimate Chocolate Cake As one reviewer puts it, "this is the chocolate cake you are looking for." It tastes decadent and has a deep cocoa frosting; it's made with Valrhona cocoa powder, which cooks love for its distinctive aromatics. View Recipe 13 of 20 Devil's Food Cake With Milk Chocolate Frosting This delicious, not-too-heavy, anytime cake recipe is a wonderful go-to. Want something more dense and fudgy? Add melted bittersweet chocolate, reduce the amount of cake flour, and add more butter. View Recipe 14 of 20 Decadent Chocolate Pots de Creme Pot de creme is a loose French dessert custard, and this version has an especially rich chocolate flavor. It's particularly delicious served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. View Recipe 15 of 20 Martha's Warm Chocolate Pudding Cakes Credit: Stephen Kent Johnson The delightful individual-sized molten chocolate cakes can be mixed up a day in advance, refrigerated, then popped in the oven as you sit down for dinner. They'll be hot and ready by the time dessert rolls around. View Recipe 16 of 20 Fudgy Double-Chocolate Brownies Credit: Dana Gallagher Featuring both bittersweet and cocoa powder, these brownies truly hit the spot. And while we love the flavor of semisweet chocolate in a brownie, if you want a more intense taste, you can use bittersweet (about 70 percent). In either case, the thin crust gives way to a rich, fudgy interior. View Recipe 17 of 20 Baked Chocolate Cake Donuts Credit: Will Anderson Looking for a special post-brunch or post-lunch treat? These donuts are just the thing. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips give the batter extra oomph, and for the toppings, you can go with chocolate glaze and sprinkles or shaved chocolate. View Recipe 18 of 20 Decadent Chocolate Bread Pudding You may have tried bread pudding with caramel sauce, or with the addition of raisins or bourbon—but here's a twist for chocolate lovers. It's rich and comforting, and you can make it with leftover bread or a new loaf. View Recipe 19 of 20 Peanut Butter Cup Tart Credit: Mike Krautter If you're a peanut butter cup fan, this tart will be your absolute favorite. A chocolate wafer crust holds a sweet peanut butter filling, topped with rich ganache. Serve at room temperature the day it's made. View Recipe 20 of 20 Chocolate Olive Oil Cookies Credit: Johnny Miller These cookies use olive oil in place of butter for a chewier texture. A touch of honey adds depth to the flavor. They're rolled in sugar before baking for a delightfully crunchy coating. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate Dessert Recipes