Chocolate cake recipes
Bake your best chocolate cake yet. Whether you’re looking for an easy chocolate cake, a birthday showstopper or a vegan option, we’ve got the tried and tested recipes you need…
Keep it simple Try Kim-Joy’s easy chocolate cake. Our all-in-one method chocolate cupcakes are quick and easy, while our simple chocolate cake recipe is a classic sponge you can decorate however you like.
Showstopper bakes Cut into this frosted red velvet cake to reveal perfect layers of moist sponge. Chocolate Guinness cheesecake is a guaranteed crowdpleaser. Edd Kimber’s multi-tiered chocolate orange blackout cake makes an incredible celebration cake.
Something for everyone Dietary requirements? No problem. Bake our vegan chocolate cake with silky choc buttercream. Gluten-free options include this light gluten-free cake with raspberries and fudgy easy flourless chocolate cake.
For more baking inspiration, see our birthday cake recipes and irresistible brownies.
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Chocolate cakes
Kim-Joy’s super easy chocolate cake (with marshmallow pigs)
Kim-Joys easy chocolate cake is moist with a soft, tender crumb. Top with rich, shiny chocolate gananche and cute marshmallow pigs.
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Chocolate orange
Chocolate orange blackout cake
Edd Kimber's blackout cake has tiers of chocolate sponge and an orange mascarpone filling. A perfect festive bake for chocolate orange fans.
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Italian desserts
Theo Randall’s torta barozzi (flourless chocolate, almond and rum cake)
Torta barozzi is a rich and fudgy flourless chocolate cake from Northern Italy. Perfect when you need an easy make-ahead dessert.
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Chocolate cakes
Chocolate, blood orange and hazelnut cake
This terrific chocolate hazelnut cake gets its moistness from whole cooked oranges, and is topped with candied orange peel.
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Chocolate cakes
Chocolate meringue cake
Chocolate cake topped with chocolate meringue is always a good idea... This gluten-free cake tastes even better the next day: a greay bake to make ahead.
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Cakes
Chocolate angel cake
Treat yourself to a slice of sweetness with this classic chocolate angel cake which boasts a triple-threat of white, milk and dark chocolate.
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Chocolate mousse
Chocolate mousse cake
Fudgy, dense chocolate cake meets light and fluffy chocolate mousse in this impressive dessert recipe that will feed a whole gathering.
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Valentine's cakes and treats
Flourless chocolate and espresso cakes
Share the love with these heart-shaped flourless chocolate cakes from renowned food writer Skye McAlpine. The perfect Valentine's dessert.
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Baked cheesecakes
Chocolate Guinness cheesecake
The greatest chocolate cheesecake ever? Very possibly. Our chocolate Guinness cheesecake has an oreo base and malted cream cheese frosting.
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Chocolate cakes
Vegan chocolate cake
Our vegan chocolate cake is egg-free and dairy-free and is filled with vegan buttercream, amaretto, and is covered in a silky ganache.
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Baileys
Chocolate Baileys cake
Meet the ultimate bake for Baileys lovers. Our chocolate Baileys cake is layered with white choc sponge, ganache & mascarpone buttercream.
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September seasonal
Chocolate cake with caramel poached pears and chocolate buttercream
Give chocolate cake an autumnal twist. Fill this rich chocolate pear cake with swiss meringue buttercream and top with caramel poached pears.
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Chocolate cakes
Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream
Learn how to make perfect chocolate swiss meringue buttercream with our easy recipe. This glossy frosting is ideal for sponges and cupcakes.
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Easy baking recipes to make with kids
Terry’s Chocolate Orange rocky road
This moreish Terry's Chocolate Orange rocky road uses the classic wedges as topping for an extra chunky texture. Fab for Christmas or Easter!
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Chocolate orange
Chocolate orange cake with Cointreau drizzle
Try this crowdpleasing chocolate orange cake with Cointreau-laced icing as a festive alternative to a traditional Christmas cake.
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