36 chocolate cake recipes

Chocolate cake recipes

Chocolate fudge cake

Enjoy a slice of heaven. Our decadent chocolate cake is covered in silky smooth frosting – we teach you how to create dark chocolate curls for an artisan finish.

Chocolate drip cake

Chocolate sponge is topped with chocolate buttercream, then glossy ganache to make a gorgeous drip cake.

Chocolate birthday cake

This birthday traybake works brilliantly as a base for any children's birthday cake. It's actually a 'sheet cake', which refers to the size of the pan in the US – the chocolate version is a favourite in Texas.

Chocolate mug cake

Ideal for when you fancy something sweet but don't want to bake, this clever microwave chocolate mug cake for one is ready in just 5 minutes.

Vegan chocolate birthday cake

This fun vegan chocolate cake is made without any dairy or eggs, but you'd never guess. It makes a stunning birthday centrepiece that everyone can share.

Chocolate sponge cake

Check out our quick and easy chocolate sponge recipe made using a super-simple, all-in-one method. Serve this moist chocolate cake with an extra dollop of cream.

Easy chocolate cake

This chocolate fudge cake recipe is quick to make, so it's perfect for when you need to bake a last-minute cake for a special occasion. You don't need to use a chocolate with a high cocoa percentage for this – standard dark chocolate is fine.

Devil's food cake

Edd Kimber shares his expert tips for making this deep, dark chocolate cake. Which frosting will you choose: classic fudge or swiss meringue?

Chocolate molten cake

Is there anything more comforting than a melt-in-the-middle chocolate pudding? Timings are key here to ensure a molten chocolate centre.

Chocolate orange cake

Treat yourself to this indulgent chocolate cake laced with orange curd and zest, slathered with moreish chocolate orange buttercream.

Chocolate loaf cake

This rich, fudgy dark chocolate loaf cake is infused with espresso and topped with creamy ganache and a sprinkle of chilli flakes for a subtle spicy kick.

Ferrero Rocher cake

This heavenly chocolate and hazelnut cake combines silky Nutella buttercream with a crunchy Ferrero Rocher topping and chopped hazelnuts – perfect for a celebration.

Healthy chocolate cake

We've given classic chocolate cake a healthy twist by using sweet potatoes, sticky dates and almond milk. Dark chocolate and cacao powder provide wonderful richness.

Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake

This impressive woodland-inspired cake, coated in ganache and chocolate buttercream, comes from The Little House Dorset and makes a festive showstopper for a Christmas party.

Vegan chocolate cake

Decent espresso powder is the key to this luxurious vegan chocolate sponge, sandwiched together with indulgent (and butter-free) chocolate buttercream.

Moist chocolate cake

This rich and moist chocolate cake is dense, sticky and decadent. The frosting is pure heaven, and it will be difficult to resist eating it before the cake is even finished.

Chocolate biscuit cake

There's no need to turn on the oven with this chocolate biscuit cake. Prepped in just 15 minutes, it’s a winner on so many levels and perfect for a no-fuss summer dessert.

Triple-chocolate caramel cake

This chocolate caramel cake is what’s known as an ‘ombre’ cake: each layer is a different shade, with dark chocolate, milk chocolate and caramel flavours.

Chocolate courgette cake

Use up a glut of courgettes in this decadent chocolate cake that serves up to 12 – great for a birthday or other celebration.

White chocolate cake

If you prefer baking with white chocolate, our rich and creamy fudge cake should do the trick. Quick and easy to make, it looks fantastic and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Chocolate Guinness cake

Ever matched Guinness with chocolate? This pairing, originally made famous by Nigella Lawson, makes for a wickedly rich, dark sponge. Top with swirls of creamy chocolate icing.

Flourless chocolate cake

The ground almonds in L'Anima Cafe's caprese make this flourless chocolate cake beautifully smooth. The mascarpone cream adds sweetness and the redcurrants provide a dash of colour.

Maltesers chocolate chiffon cake

Chiffon cake is notoriously tricky to make, but with our recipe, you can make the light, fluffy sponge in under 2 hours. Maltesers make decorating a doddle.

Chocolate mousse cake

Satisfyingly smooth and indulgent, this malted chocolate mousse cake topped with crunchy salted pretzels is a perfect pudding for the holidays.

Baileys cake

A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered beauty is all dark chocolate and Baileys Irish cream.

Black forest gateau

Turn the clock back with our nostalgic black forest cake with a modern twist. This chocolate and cherry gateau is perfect for a dinner party dessert.

Chocolate cupcakes

Bake a batch of these indulgent chocolate cupcakes, and you'll make friends for life. Top with swirls of homemade chocolate buttercream.

Chocolate almond cake with amaretto cream

Looking to take your chocolate cake up a notch? Check out this Italian-inspired almond cake with dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. Topped with velvety amaretto cream, it's pure indulgence.

Chocolate marble cake with mocha glaze

This chocolate marble cake with mocha glaze looks really impressive and tastes just as good. Enjoy a slice of this pretty swirled sponge with your afternoon cuppa.

Chocolate, tahini and honey celebration cake

Check out this vegetarian chocolate celebration cake made with tahini and honey. This indulgent layer cake is a real crowd-pleaser and looks impressive, too.

Pistachio and chocolate stripe cake

This pistachio and chocolate stripe cake is a delicious combination of flavours and it looks fantastic – a real show-stopper. It is a little tricky, but completely worth the effort. Make sure you use pistachios with a good, strong colour.

After Eight cake

This showstopping After Eight bundt cake is a glorious combination of chocolate and mint that makes an excellent dessert for a party.

Stout and chocolate marble cake

This show-off chocolate stout and marble cake makes a mean dessert. Indulgent, easy to make, and good for entertaining, this cake will become a favourite crowd-pleaser in no time.

Chocolate s'mores cake

S’mores, bonfire-torched marshmallows sandwiched between biscuits with chocolate, are a classic in the US – this recipe mashes up the flavours into one cake.

Chocolate and tahini bundt cake

This indulgent bundt cake recipe from Edd Kimber combines chocolate, tahini and sesame brittle. If you’re not sure how this will taste, think peanut butter and chocolate, but with more depth.

Chocolate Easter cake

This Easter classic has a special ingredient for keeping the sponge really moist. Top with chocolate Matchmakers and mini chocolate eggs to complete the look.