45 Decadent Chocolate Desserts

Enjoy these 45 decadent chocolate desserts that are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. These indulgent chocolate dessert recipes are simple to make and impossible to resist.

Collection of chocolate dessert recipes

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Is there anything more irresistible than a decadent chocolate dessert? I know that if I had to pick my absolute favorite sweet treat it would be a dark chocolate cake with fudgy chocolate frosting. After all, chocolate is the ultimate rich and indulgent dessert.

Whether you enjoy milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate, chocolate dessert recipes are a crave-able treat that everyone loves.  And, with the holidays just around the corner, there is no better time to round up some easy-to-make chocolate desserts that you can add to your holiday menu this year.

Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, these decadent desserts are ideal for feeding a crowd at holiday parties or if you need a quick chocolate fix. These delightful chocolate desserts will leave your guests wanting more with every bite. 

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Looking for more easy-to-make dessert recipes for the holidays? Find delicious peanut butter dessert recipes like double peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. As well as, simple no-bake Christmas treats,  quick-to-make cake-mix cookie recipes, and our favorite holiday cookies. 

Plus, we can’t forget about all the mouthwatering Christmas desserts, like festive fudge, and must-have gingerbread and peppermint desserts.

45 Decadent Chocolate Desserts

You are sure to love these 45 decadent chocolate desserts that will indulge any sweet tooth. Find chocolate lava cakes, creamy chocolate mousse, fudgy brownies, and layered chocolate cakes. Enjoy!

1
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Yellow Bliss Road
Chocolate Pudding Cake
This quick and easy Chocolate Pudding Cake recipe is two desserts in one - a chocolate cake on top with a rich chocolate pudding sauce underneath.
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2
Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
Semi Homemade Kitchen
Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
Easy Hot Chocolate Poke Cake with chocolate cake, fudge sauce, and marshmallow fluff topped with chocolate Cool Whip.
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3
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
The Forked Spoon
Chocolate Mousse Recipe
This Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe is truly decadent, bursting with rich chocolate flavor. Its perfectly thick and silky smooth texture makes it the ultimate egg-free chocolate dessert for any occasion.
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4
Flourless Chocolate Cake (Torta Caprese)
It's Not Complicated
Flourless Chocolate Cake (Torta Caprese)
This delicious Flourless Chocolate Cake is certain to become a regular part of your baking repertoire. Rich and fudgy and so easy to make. Serve it plain with coffee or with thick cream and berries for an indulgent dessert. It is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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5
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake {Crockpot}
The Magical Slow Cooker
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake {Crockpot}
Make a decadent Slow Cooker Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake for your family. It has warm chocolate cake and melty peanut butter frosting and is topped with Reese’s peanut butter cups.
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6
Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Peanut Butter and Julie
Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies
If you're a chocolate lover, then this recipe is for you! These treats are kind of like a brownie disguised as a decadent, gooey cookies, with tart dried cherries in every bite.
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7
Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake
Chenée Today
Best Matilda’s Chocolate Cake
This Matilda Cake is just as rich and fudgy as the chocolate cake from the movie Matilda!! It's always a big hit!
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8
Chocolate Turtle Cookies
Liv’s Little Muffins
Chocolate Turtle Cookies
Turtle cookies are based off the treat made with a super chocolatey dough packed full of more chocolate, pecans and gooey puddles of caramel.
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9
Southern Zucchini Fudge Cake
Two Sisters Mix It Up
Southern Zucchini Fudge Cake
Southern Zucchini Fudge Cake is dense and moist with a creamy, fudge-like chocolate icing, you’ll never know it’s made with zucchini!
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10
Chocolate cake on spatula
The Feathered Nester
Dr Pepper Cake with Fudge Frosting
Dr. Pepper Cake combines the unique flavor of your favorite soda with the richness of a moist, decadent cake, topped with an easy-to-make fudge frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests with minimal effort.
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11
Microwave Fudge
Microwave Meal Prep
Microwave Fudge
Microwave fudge is a must-have dessert recipe for chefs of all skill levels! This easy recipe makes the perfect chocolate dessert so easy and delicious that it will become your new go-to treat for holidays, parties, and anytime you need a little fudge.
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Related: 45 Quick 5 Minute Dessert Recipes
12
Chocolate Turtles
100 Days of Real Food
Chocolate Turtles
These pecan chocolate turtles feature crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate! They are quick and easy to make. Great for Christmas, the holiday season, and gift boxes!
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13
chocolate pie on white plate
Lemon & Zest
No Bake Chocolate Pie
This easy No Bake Chocolate Pie is going to be your new favorite dessert! Dark chocolate ganache folded into chocolate whipped cream in an Oreo cookie crust and topped with freshly whipped cream. No baking required and so rich, thick and creamy!
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14
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Simply Oatmeal
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect way to make fresh cookies without an oven! These soft and chewy cookies are quick and easy to make. Made with crunchy oats and rich cocoa, this recipe is healthy, vegan, and gluten-free.
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Recommended: 24 No-Bake Christmas Cookie Recipes
15
Easy Cherry Chocolate Cake
Belle of the Kitchen
Easy Cherry Chocolate Cake
This easy Cherry Chocolate Cake is moist and delicious. It starts with a chocolate pudding poke cake that’s topped with a layer of tart cherry filling, and a fluffy whipped cream frosting. It’s finished off with fresh cherries and chopped chocolate for a stunner of a dessert!
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16
3 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge
Events to Celebrate
3 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge
Made with just 3 ingredients, this peppermint chocolate fudge is an indulgent treat that is simple yet delicious!
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17
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
The Cookin Chicks
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Oatmeal Cake recipe! Moist, rich, and full of flavor, this old fashioned dessert is perfect for any occasion and a great way to satisfy any sweet tooth craving!
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18
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Ask Chef Dennis
Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
If you’re looking for the perfect cheesecake for the chocolate lover in your life, look no further than my Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. They’re sinfully delicious and easy to make.
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19
Cherry Chocolate Brownies {One Bowl}
Kitchen At Hoskins
Cherry Chocolate Brownies {One Bowl}
Cherry Chocolate Brownies are super easy to make in just one bowl. They are rich, moist, and outrageously chocolatey, with a fudgy texture, and loads of fresh chopped cherries.
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Related: 38 Quick and Easy Homemade Brownie Recipes
20
Ultimate Death By Chocolate Cake
Baking Beauty
Ultimate Death By Chocolate Cake
Fluffy chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge buttercream. Simply the best, you'll never need another chocolate cake recipe again!
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21
Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
Emily Leary
Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
With rich, tender chocolate sponge and a simple, elegant and deeply smooth fudge frosting, this ultimate chocolate fudge cake recipe is a real show stopper.
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22
Chocolate Oreo Truffles
Little Sunny Kitchen
Chocolate Oreo Truffles
These melt in your mouth Oreo truffles are perfect for any occasion! Rich and decadent ganache-like chocolate centers loaded with Oreo crumb, then dipped in chocolate and topped with sea salt or extra Oreo cookie crumb.
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23
Chocolate Pie
Recipes From a Pantry
Chocolate Pie
This decadent chocolate pie recipe is a highly requested dessert! Rich dark chocolate, smooth vanilla, creamy butter, and a flaky crust come together to make an incredible chocolate pie.
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24
fudge with oreos
Eat Cook Bake
No-Bake Oreo Fudge (Only 3 Ingredients!)
You can make this easy Oreo fudge with only 3 ingredients and there's no baking required!
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25
How to Make the Easiest Mini S’mores Pies
Little Black Skillet
How to Make the Easiest Mini S’mores Pies
 Enjoy this campfire favorite anytime of year. Brownie mix, graham cracker crusts, and a jar of marshmallow cream make them super easy to create.
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26
The Best Chocolate Lasagna
I Heart Naptime
The Best Chocolate Lasagna
This easy no-bake chocolate lasagna is a layered dessert made with an Oreo crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding and topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
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27
Chocolate Ganache Cake
Live to Sweet
Chocolate Ganache Cake
This Chocolate Ganache Cake is tender dark chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache! This cake is so easy and delicious!
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28
Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies
Pink Owl Kitchen
Peppermint Bark Brownie Cookies
Toss these chewy and festive peppermint bark brownie cookies right into your holiday cookie tins! Imagine fudgy brownie cookies dunked in white chocolate infused with peppermint—it’s the ultimate combo for a sweet, minty delight.
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29
Cookie Dough Bars
Living Chirpy
Cookie Dough Bars
Filled with chocolate chips, topped with salt, and coated with a delectable chocolate base, this will so be your family’s favorite treat.
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30
Best Frozen Hot Chocolate
CopyKat Recipes
Best Frozen Hot Chocolate
Frozen hot chocolate is the perfect drink to enjoy during the hot summer months when drinking hot chocolate would be, well, insane! It also makes a great dessert for the holidays and other times of the year.
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31
Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread
Hey, Snickerdoodle!
Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread
This Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread recipe has crunchy green pistachios, a smooth chocolate drizzle, chopped pistachios and flake salt.
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32
Caramel Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie [with Video]
Mommy Evolution
Caramel Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie [with Video]
Caramel Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie delivers a hard-to-beat combo of sweet with rich flavors that lingers long after you’ve finished that last delicious bite.
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33
Chocolate Cherry Tart With a Rich Ganache Layer
Ask The Food Geek
Chocolate Cherry Tart With a Rich Ganache Layer
How do you make a cherry tart even better? Add a layer of rich, chocolate ganache.
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34
Double Chocolate Madeleines
Chocolates & Chai
Double Chocolate Madeleines
Chocolate madeleines dipped in melted chocolate add a little richness to your traditional madeleine recipe making these perfect as a light dessert. (They’re also excellent when dunked into a warm cup of coffee.)
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35
The BEST Buckeye Pie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie)
On My Kid's Plate
The BEST Buckeye Pie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie)
Peanut butter and chocolate fans will love the sweet and creamy combination in this Buckeye Pie! This easy to make dessert kind of tastes like a peanut butter cup, and Buckeye fanatics will go wild when you put this buckeye pie recipe on the table for dessert!
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36
Double Chocolate Oreo Stuffed Cookies
In the Kids Kitchen
Double Chocolate Oreo Stuffed Cookies
Chewy chocolate cake mix cookies stuffed with an entire Oreo cookies – these might just be the most decadent cookies out there and they’re easy to make!
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37
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake
The Soccer Mom Blog
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake
This slow cooker lava cake is the ultimate indulgence – rich, gooey, and overflowing with a fudgy center. It’s also foolproof to make with just 6 ingredients!
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38
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Love From the Oven
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Rich, delicious and incredibly moist, your friends and family will love this Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake recipe! Trust me, you don’t taste mayo!
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39
Dark Chocolate Chess Pie
Whisking Wolf
Dark Chocolate Chess Pie
With a crackly top and a flaky crust, this Dark Chocolate Chess Pie is a Southern classic that melds the flavors of fudge brownie and rich, chocolaty custard into one unbelievably delicious dessert.
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40
Chocolate and Marshmallow Smores Cake
The Slow Roasted Italian
Chocolate and Marshmallow Smores Cake
This Marshmallow S’mores Poke Cake is a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch. It's a must-bake for your next sweet adventure!
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41
Decadent Chocolate Pudding
JCP Eats
Decadent Chocolate Pudding
Indulge in the velvety richness of this Decadent Chocolate Pudding, which combines the perfect balance of creamy texture and intense chocolate flavor.
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42
The Best Chocolate Pie
Chew Out Loud
The Best Chocolate Pie
Silky, rich, and smooth, this is the best chocolate pie recipe you’ll ever taste! Made with an Oreo crust and topped with stabilized whip cream, it’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, and anytime you want a chocolate-lovers’ dessert.
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43
Triple Chocolate Cake
Cinnamon & Sage Co.
Triple Chocolate Cake
This Triple Chocolate Cake will impress your dessert guests in a big way! Super decadent and irresistible, this is the king of chocolate cakes. This features a fluffy chocolate cake base, chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache, and topped and encased in chocolate shavings. 
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44
Dark Chocolate Sorbet (Dairy-Free)
Salted Plains
Dark Chocolate Sorbet (Dairy-Free)
This Dark Chocolate Sorbet is made with only 5 ingredients! Rich and creamy and completely dairy-free! No ice cream maker required.
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45
Death by Chocolate Cookies
Our Love Language is Food
Death by Chocolate Cookies
These Death by Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate lovers dream! Using 4 types of chocolate for the ultimate chocolate dessert.
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