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The Best Chocolate Recipes

Published: Sep 13, 2020 · Modified: Sep 14, 2020 by Alexandra

Chocolate lovers, this one is for you – our collection of The Best Chocolate Recipes! These delicious recipes are all easy to make, and will satisfy your sweet cravings!

collage of three recipes - choc sour cream cake, vegan choc cupcakes and choc peanut butter banana bites

Why we love this collection of recipes:

I should start with a favourite quote of mine:

Chocolate is the answer, who cares what the question is!

When it comes to desserts and sweet treats, few people can resist a dish that contains chocolate.

This collection of The Best Chocolate Recipes have one thing in common: they are all delicious, and they are all simple.

Whether you are looking for a dessert for date night, something to enjoy with a cup of coffee, or a great cake recipe, we have something for you to enjoy in this collection. We even have a simple recipe for Chocolate Frosting if that is what you’re after!

There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.
Charles Dickens

Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

Cakes and Muffins:

From our Chocolate Sour Cream Cake (which is the easiest, best chocolate cake ever!) to some delicious vegan options, or weekend brunch ideas, these easy cake and muffin recipes show just how simple baking can be.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Sour Cream Cake

My Gluten-Free Chocolate Sour Cream Cake will be one of the easiest cakes that you ever make. The texture is rich, moist and luxurious, in no way revealing how easy it is to make. It is a delicious cake that is certain to become a household favourite. Enjoy it with tea or coffee or dress it up with whipped cream and berries for special occasions.

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a slice of cake, on a white plate topped with cream and strawberries, with a bronze fork on side and the rest of the cake in the far background.

Vegan Chocolate Cake

This cake does not contain eggs, milk or butter, it is easy to make and is rich, moist and delicious. What’s not to like? (Oh and it’s also gluten free!)

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Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

These Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s delight. Quickly and easily made from store cupboard ingredients, they are dark, rich and fudgy. They're also gluten-free!

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cupcakes sitting on a pink and white spotty tea towel.

The Best Chocolate Muffins

These muffins are delicious, and couldn't be easier to prepare. A delicious texture – perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

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Peach, Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins

In summer, these Peach, Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins are a family favourite. They contain chunks of sweet, juicy peaches and vibrant, tangy raspberries, the flavours brightened by fresh lemon. They’re easily made and even easier to eat. I am sure you will enjoy them.

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Small Bites:

These delicious small bites are probably some of my favourites in this collection of The Best Chocolate Recipes. They are all easy, and also make a fantastic edible gift. They make entertaining simple too, as you can prepare these delicious small bites and allow your guests to help themselves.

Chocolate Coated Strawberries

Melt the heart of someone you love with these Chocolate Coated Strawberries. Say “I love you” in this very delicious way. They are quickly and easily made and can be made in advance. There is really something special about a dessert you have made yourself.

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cookies

These gluten-free Chocolate Almond Cookies are quickly and easily made and are bound to satisfy your sweet tooth. They contain just six ingredients and that includes the cherry on top! This will be one of the easiest cookie recipes that you have ever made, plus they are mixed in just one bowl!

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Chilli Chocolate Clusters

These Chilli Chocolate Clusters contain just three ingredients. If you like both chocolate and spicy food, this is the recipe for you. They are quickly and easily made, perfect with a cup of coffee, ideal as a mid-afternoon energy boost or a sweet treat at any time throughout the day. If you have not previously ventured into the world of confectionery, this is a great place to start.

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small round white dish with chocolates piled on top of each other.

Chocolate Raspberry Tarts

These gluten-free mini desserts are quickly and easily made, combining the classical flavours of dark chocolate and raspberry. They are the cutest way to successfully achieve portion control.

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Up close shot of a plate of banana bites, some cut in half, with a bowl of peanut butter and banana, a spoon and white cloth in the background. — Chocolate and Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Healthy Snacks:

Yes, you can absolutely have a healthy snack that is chocolate based! We have some delicious bliss ball (energy ball) recipes for you to try, and also a couple of dark chocolate based recipes that will satisfy those sweet, chocolate cravings, without the guilt involved!

Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these Chocolate Mint Bliss Balls. Chocolate and mint are a classic combination; they belong together, and these bliss balls are all the better for it. These delicious sweet bites are also refined sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan.

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round black plate with bliss balls, sitting on a pink and white marble background.

Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls

These delicious Chocolate Orange Bliss Balls are incredibly easy to make and make for a healthy, satisfying sweet treat. These delicious sweet bites are also refined sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan.

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small round pink and white bowl of bliss balls, with two orange slices sitting on edge of bowl.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

With just four ingredients, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites are a tasty, healthy sweet treat that is easily prepared. Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delicious bites.

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Up close shot of a plate of banana bites, some cut in half, with a bowl of peanut butter and banana in the background.

Up close shot of one vegan chocolate cupcake. — Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Ideal for Entertaining:

These recipes are perfect to feed several people. If you are after an elegant dessert to serve at the end of a dinner party, try my Vegan Chocolate Mousse. Or, we also have some easy slice recipes that will feed many and are simple to prepare.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Vegans and non-vegans will love this quickly and easily prepared Chocolate Mousse. Being gluten and dairy free it is ideal for many people with dietary restrictions.

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Decadent Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies

Rich and irresistible. The ideal dessert, these Chocolate Brownies are so simple to make and will satisfy any chocolate craving!

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

These delicious Gluten-Free Chocolate Raspberry Brownies are a chocolate lovers' delight – fudgy, decadent and so easy to prepare.

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Gluten-Free Lemon Blondies

These Gluten-Free Lemon Blondies are the perfect balance of sweet, with a slight tang from the addition of lemon. The crisp exterior with a perfectly moist and slightly gooey centre is sheer perfection.

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Triple Chocolate Cherry Fudge

This delectably rich, easy to make sweet treat is an ideal festive dessert. It makes a wonderful gift and is great to have on hand for entertaining!

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Enjoy this collection of The Best Chocolate Recipes. I would love to hear when you have given some, or all, a try! I hope you love them as much as I do!

Alex xx

This post was originally published in February 2019. It has been updated with new photos, more recipes and information.

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Comments

Matt

November 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm

My wife sent me your recipe for vegan chocolate cake to make for her birthday. It tasted incredible! I’m planning on making her the chocolate peanut butter banana bites next. Awesome recipes!

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- Alexandra
  
  November 18, 2020 at 5:46 pm
  
  Hi Matt, I am so happy that your wife enjoyed the Vegan Chocolate Cake which you made for her birthday. I look forward to hearing how she enjoys the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites. 🙂
  
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Nancy

August 29, 2020 at 7:20 pm

There are so many great ideas here but we went with the chocolate sour cream cake which turned out fantastic! I’ve bookmarked this page so that I can try some of your other chocolate recipes!

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- Alexandra
  
  August 30, 2020 at 5:44 pm
  
  Hi Nancy, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Chocolate Sour Cream cake; it really is so very easy to make but the results are amazing. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy some of the other chocolate recipes.
  
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