Chocolate Cake Recipes (2024)

Chocolate cake recipes to indulge in, including chocolate fudge cake, glossy chocolate and almond torte and Malteser cake

Chocolate cake recipes are the ultimate indulgence, from a classic chocolate fudge cake to a chocolate twist on a Victoria sponge cake recipe, these cakes are a hit at every occasion.

Everyone loves chocolate cake and there is something so decadent about a chocolate cake made well - whether it's a towering layer cake or an easy chocolate tray bake to share.

Our favourites include Malteser cake with malted chocolate frosting to match and a sticky mocha cake, which is dense and squidgy - more of a dessert than a cake in some ways. The towering chocolate ombre cake goes from light to dark in a tall cake that looks impressive inside and out.

Chocolate and honeycomb come together in another cake for that crunchy, sticky combination that works so well.

And of course, there's a cake that everyone adores - the classic chocolate fudge cake, which is so easy to make and a real crowd pleaser. You can't go wrong with this recipe. If you want to take chocolate fudge cake to the next level, try adding a pinch of salt to the chocolate ganache for a salted chocolate version that's really on trend.

Got a special diet? Our chocolate orange cake is gluten free and dairy free, making a rich chocolate cake that everyone can enjoy. There's also a gluten free and dairy free Black Forest torte if you'd like another option, but both are deliciously indulgent.

Don't have time to make a full-on cake? Make a no bake chocolate tart, or pick the Nutella cheesecake, made more grown-up with the addition of dark chocolate and chopped nuts.

This chocolate truffle torte recipe (pictured) is so rich it's more of a dessert than a cake, but it's divine! The glossy ganache is very impressive.

Click through to see more incredible chocolate cake recipes...

Rich Chocolate Cake

A bit like a baked chocolate mousse cake, this rich chocolate cake recipe is our richest, stickiest chocolate cake yet.

Mary Berry's Malted Chocolate Cake

Mary Berry's malted chocolate cake is beautifully creamy and impressively tall - a really indulgent treat for any occasion.

Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit and Lime

This chocolate cake with passion fruit and lime recipe makes a modern flavour twist on a classic cake and is one of the newest in this collection.

Mocha Chocolate Bundt Cake

This impressive mocha chocolate Bundt cake gets its wow factor form the ring cake tin as the coffee and chocolate sponge cake recipe is actually very easy.

Nutella Cheesecake

Nutella cheesecake is so easy to make with Nutella and dark chocolate, sprinkled all over with chopped hazelnuts. It's a grown up take on a dessert that everyone will love.

Sticky Mocha Cake

This easy sticky mocha cake with chestnut cream recipe makes a very grown-up cake - dark, dense and fudgey, with a real kick of coffee. A sliver is all you need.

Chocolate Malteser Cake with Malted Chocolate Frosting

You'll be surprised how easy it is to make this gorgeous chocolate malteser cake with malted chocolate frosting recipe.

Cherry Chocolate Mousse Cake

This easy cherry chocolate mousse cake recipe has all the grown-up Black Forest flavours, but it's so simple to make. This makes a wonderful dinner party dessert.

Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse Cake

This rich chocolate and hazelnut mousse cake has a squidgy mousse-like centre and can be gluten free if you want it to be.

Chocolate Ombre Cake

Chocolate ombre cake goes from light to dark in a tall sponge layer cake with salted caramel that looks impressive inside and out.

Chocolate Almond Torte

Make a glossy chocolate almond torte recipe so rich all you need is a thin slice to a chocolately twist on a Victoria sponge or a classic chocolate fudge cake.

Chocolate Orange Cake

This chocolate orange cake is deceptively light as it's both gluten and dairy free.

Chocolate Almond Torte

This stylish chocolate almond torte recipe is perfect for afternoon tea or as a decadent post-dinner treat.

Chocolate and Honeycomb Torte

This impressive chocolate and honeycomb torte recipe, is stunning, yet really easy to achieve - perfect as the centrepiece for any occasion.

Chocolate Fudge Cake

The topping for this delicious chocolate fudge cake recipe sets fast so, if you need to, smooth with a hot, wet palette knife.

Rum and Raisin Chocolate Cake

The undecorated rum and raisin chocolate cake recipe freezes really well or will keep for a day, decorated, in the fridge. Always let it come back to room temperature before serving though.

No-Bake Chocolate Tart

You simply won't care about the calories when you taste this no-bake chocolate tart recipe. It's truly irresistible and so easy to make.

Chocolate, Orange and Hazelnut Torte

You can't cut down on the calories in this chocolate, orange and hazelnut torte recipe, but as it's so rich, you can only eat a small slice!

Fabulous Chocolate Torte

Wonderfully rich with an irresistible melt-in-the-mouth truffle topping, this fabulous chocolate torte recipe is a show-stopper!

Gluten Free and Dairy Free Black Forest Torte

This deliciously indulgent black forest torte recipe is gluten and dairy-free, so everyone can tuck in!

Chocolate and Hazelnut Victoria Sandwich

For a nice and simple Victoria sponge recipe, but with a chocolatey twist, try this chocolate and hazelnut victoria sandwich recipe.Find more cake recipes

Miette Tomboy Cake

Taken from Miette cookbook, this stunning chocolate and raspberry frosted buttercream layer cake is a Miette pastry shop favourite.

Chocolate Guinness Cake

This chocolate Guinness cake has a fantastic depth of flavour, and a wonderfully rich, moist texture

Chocolate Fudge Cake with Salted Chocolate

A must for chocoholics, the almonds in this chocolate fudge cake keep it really moist, and the salt in the buttercream off-sets the richness perfectlyFind more almond recipes

Frozen Chocolate Cake with Amaretti Topping

This frozen chocolate cake with amaretti topping recipe makes a delicious and indulgent chocolate dessert recipe that can be kept in the freezer

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless chocolate cake makes a dinner party centrepiece topped with creme fraiche and fresh raspberries.

Glamorous Chocolate Cake

TV chef Eric Lanlard's magical, boozy chocolate and raspberry cake created especially for woman and home by the sexy Frenchman who made Madonna and Guy's wedding cake. Perfect for a dinner party, try this glamorous chocolate cake recipe.Love baking? See more of our cake recipes

Chocolate Tray Bake Birthday Cake

A big chocolate tray bake to feed a crowd is perfect as a birthday party cake to share.