Chocolate dessert recipes

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

The warmth of coffee and chilli combine beautifully with chocolate in this impressive dinner party dessert, finish with double cream

Go all out and treat yourself to these chocolate tiffin slices, full of milk and dark chocolate, raisins and biscuit. Be warned: they won't last long!

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Pair chocolate and marmalade for a dessert made in heaven. The cream – which works with lots of other desserts, too – takes it up another notch

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Treat family and friends to this decadent chocolate dessert. It's an indulgent end to a dinner party or weekend family meal

Forget the faff of ice cream makers and custard – this fudgy chocolate ice cream not only tastes divine, it's easy to make at home too

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread

A dazzling dessert with bourbon biscuit base, caramel layer, creamy coconut topping and banana toffee

Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre

This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

A simple white chocolate buttercream looks great when it’s swirled over this gorgeous wedding cake – however roughly you do it

These make-ahead puds are easy, but look glamorous

This dark chocolate dessert is decadent and squidgy but not so rich it defeats you. It makes an impressive dinner party dessert and freezes brilliantly too

These luxurious little macarons are the perfect light hit when only chocolate will do

Chocolate soil is a big restaurant trend at the moment - serve alongside your melting-middle pud for serious wow factor

You can make this indulgent chocolate tart up to two days ahead. Any leftovers will make a welcome treat with a cup of coffee the next day

This restaurant-quality dessert is sure to dazzle your guests. The toffee shard also contains hazelnuts

Poach fragrant, honeyed persimmons in vanilla syrup and serve in this impressive white chocolate and cocoa pastry tart