Irresistible Chocolate Desserts

Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Elaine Johnson

Single-Girl Melty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

L.A.-based blogger Joy Wilson says, “I’m a single girl. That means I don’t have to feed anyone but myself...I can have chocolate...for dinner.” This version of a standout recipe in her Joy the Baker Cookbook ($20) adds peanut butter or bourbon, two of Joy’s favorite flavors.

Recipe: Single-Girl Melty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Leigh Beisch

Salted chocolate tart

Are you in desperate need of a serious chocolate fix? Look no further than this velvety, decadent tart.

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David Prince

Chocolate cream pie

Mounds of whipped cream and a creamy bittersweet chocolate custard top an almond-scented cookie-crumb crust in this satisfying chocolate delight.

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Chocolate crème brûlée

Crisp chocolate praline makes this creamy chocolate dessert a stand-out.

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Thayer Allyson Gowdy

Ginger chocolate cookies

These moist, chewy chocolate cookies have a pleasant ginger kick and are a real crowd pleaser.

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Annabelle Breakey

Chocolate sherbet

You’d never know that this chocolatey, smooth frozen treat is made with low-fat milk.

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James Carrier

Chocolate-espresso torte with raspberrry sauce

Berries, rich chocolate, and espresso are a perfect match in this stunning dessert, which can also be made a day ahead of time.

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Sheri Giblin

Triple chocolate brownies

If you like super-chocolatey, fudgy brownies (and who doesn’t?), then these are for you.

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Iain Bagwell

Glazed Chocolate Bundt Cake

This moist cake studded with gooey chocolate chips is made even more delicious with a creamy, bourbon-laced glaze.

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James Carrier

Midnight chocolate cake

This lightened up version of chocolate cake, is still as delicious treat as the original.

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Leo Gong

Flourless chocolate soufflé

Light and airy, these soufflés are the perfect finale for a romantic evening.

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Annabelle Breakey

Mexican chocolate ice cream

Cinnamon makes this, custardy, super-smooth, ice cream special.

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Annabelle Breakey

Mexican chocolate pots de crème

These small, very creamy desserts pack a serious dose of dark chocolate. A pinch of cayenne gives them a subtle, lingering heat.

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Leo Gong

Chocolate citrus almond torte

This classic torte is a very elegant dessert for entertaining.

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Leo Gong

Chocolate hazelnut domes

You won’t be able to stop at just one of these of these rich, nut-studded chocolate cookies.

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James Carrier

Chocolate-fromage brownies

Fromage blanc cheese gives these fudgy brownies a fun Western twist.

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James Carrier

Chocolate-caramel trifle with raspberries

We love the moist chocolate cake, fresh raspberry, and creamy caramel combo in this perfect make-ahead dessert.

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Iain Bagwell

Chocolate-amaretto semifreddo

Studded with dark cherries and toasted almonds, this creamy frozen dessert is a cinch to make.

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James Carrier

Caramel-cloaked chocolate-hazelnut tortes

A luscious, thick layer of caramel tops this special-occasion torte.

View recipes: Caramel-cloaked chocolate-hazelnut tortes

Paul Moore

Chocolate espresso brownie cake

One reader called this decadent dessert “dangerous” because you won’t be able to stop eating it―we couldn’t agree more.

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James Carrier

Devil’s food cupcakes with marshmallow filling

These rich, chocolatey cupcakes are reminiscent of the childhood favorite “Ding Dongs.”

View recipe: Devil’s food cupcakes with marshmallow filling

21 irresistible chocolate desserts

Single-Girl Melty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Salted chocolate tart

Chocolate cream pie

Chocolate crème brûlée

Ginger chocolate cookies

Chocolate sherbet

Chocolate-espresso torte with raspberrry sauce

Triple chocolate brownies

Glazed Chocolate Bundt Cake

Midnight chocolate cake

Flourless chocolate soufflé

Mexican chocolate ice cream

Mexican chocolate pots de crème

Chocolate citrus almond torte

Chocolate hazelnut domes

Chocolate-fromage brownies

Chocolate-caramel trifle with raspberries

Chocolate-amaretto semifreddo

Caramel-cloaked chocolate-hazelnut tortes

Chocolate espresso brownie cake

Devil’s food cupcakes with marshmallow filling