100+ Of Our All-Time Favorite Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate lovers, rejoice!

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
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ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL

We Southerners are known for a few things: syrupy drawls, impeccable hospitality, and, of course, our skill for cooking comfort food—arguably our most charming attribute. And there is no food quite as comfort-packed as chocolate. Whether you—or your loved ones—prefer chocolate in the form of fudge-drizzled ice cream, gooey bars, and brownies, fluffy frosted cupcakes, or creamy custard, you're sure to find something in this mix that will satisfy even the most seasoned sweet tooth.

Next time your social calendar requires that you whip out a to-die-for chocolate dessert recipe, remember that we've got the formula for every rich chocolatey concoction you need right here. From Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake to Chocolate Silk Pie, these desserts are creamy, rich, and decadent, and can be enjoyed year-round. We've got all the classics plus a few creative spins (have you ever added vegetables to your chocolate cake? Now's your chance to try). After all, there is never such a thing as too much chocolate.

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Brownie Pudding

Southern Living Brownie Pudding in bowls to serve with ice cream

Molly Bolton

You probably already have most of the ingredients on hand to bake up this decadent pudding that's reminiscent of brownie batter. You can omit the Coffee liqueur if desired.

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Hot Chocolate Lasagna

Southern Living Hot Chocolate Lasagna sliced on a plate to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This dessert only has "lasagna" in the title to invoke the image of layers of chocolaty goodness. Atop the dessert's Oreo cookie crust lies a hot chocolate-infused cream cheese layer, rich chocolate pudding, and whipped cream topping with mini marshmallows.

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Chocolate Fondue

Southern Living Chocolate Fondue ready to serve with fruit and cake to dip

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

You don't need a fondue pot for this recipe—the stovetop does just fine! If the fondue starts seizing, simply reheat it on the stove or add a little boiling water to the mix. Chop the chocolate into uniform sizes to ensure the chocolate melts evenly. Add espresso powder to easily intensify the chocolaty flavor.

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Chocolate Mousse

Southern Living Chocolate Mousse in glasses to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Next time you need a pick-me-up, just whip up a bowl of this rich, luscious chocolate mousse. Espresso powder added to the mix enhances the chocolaty taste. Opt for good quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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Chocolate Macarons

Southern Living Chocolate Macarons assembled and ready to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Don't be scared to make macarons—this recipe breaks down each step clearly, so you can easily make these sweet chocolate sandwiches with no sweat. Use a silicon mat for the cookies to have the finest uniform shape.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Southern Living Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies on a plate to serve

Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins

Chocolate takes classic peanut butter cookies to another level. They come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.

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Easy Chocolate Cake

Southern Living Easy Chocolate Cake on a plate to serve topped with salted caramel buttercream

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 

We designed this cake to come together with ease. There's three different frosting recipes to choose from to complete the cake: Salted Caramel Buttercream, Tahini Buttercream, and Spiced Chocolate Buttercream.

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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: CALEB CLARKE; FOOD STYLIST: EMILY NABORS HALL

Whip up a homemade cake without dirtying every dish in the kitchen with this one-bowl dessert.

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Mississippi Mud Pie

Mississippi Mud Pie

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Chocolate lovers will rejoice when they learn that this pie is made with not one and not two, but three layers of chocolate.

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Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly Food Stylist: Ali Ramee

The secret to the light and airy texture of this tube cake is inverting the pan as soon as it comes out of the oven. A wine or vinegar bottle will work well to allow the cake to cool inverted for 2 hours.

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Chocolate Pudding Cake

Southern Living Chocolate Pudding Cake scooped out on plates to serve with ice cream

Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

If you're a fan of chocolate lava cake, you're going to love this melty fall-apart chocolate pudding cake. The fudgy sauce sinks to the bottom while baking, so we recommend turning over the spoon when scooping to get the sauce on top. Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts, a swirl of luscious caramel sauce, and a dollop of ice cream.

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Chocolate Icebox Cake

Chocolate Icebox Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

From our Southern Living Party Cookbook, this cake is the ideal summertime dessert because it doesn't require you to turn on the oven.

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Swiss Roll Cake

Southern Living Swiss Roll Cake sliced on plates to serve

Molly Bolton

Once you remove the cake layer for your Swiss Roll Cake from the oven, it's best to work quickly to prevent cracks. If a crack does happen, don't fret as you'll be able to cover it with chocolate ganache.

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Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Southern Living Chocolate Meringue Cookies on a glass plate to serve.

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 

Think of this dessert as a brownie in cookie form. The hardest part will be letting them cool for at least 30 minutes once they come out of the oven before taking a bite.

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Chocolate Marble Cake

Chocolate Marble Cake
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Chocolate makes an appearance in the batter and the frosting of this marbled layer cake.

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Deep-Dish Skillet Brownies

Deep-Dish Skillet Brownies in a cast iron skillet

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn

While we love these deep-dish brownies plain with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, you can also add toppings like coconut, almonds, peanuts, and more, if desired.

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Chocolate Delight

Ouida’s Chocolate Delight

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

No matter what you call this chocolaty dessert that's known by over 100 names, it's guaranteed to please any crowd.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

We use convenient ingredients like refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, instant chocolate pudding, and frozen whipped topping to pull this delightful dessert together easily.

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Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Chocolate mints, such as Andes, add color and a fresh flavor to homemade chocolate cookies.

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Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate Lava Cake

Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

Bake up a restaurant-style dessert for date night at home in just 35 minutes thanks to this recipe for Chocolate Lava Cakes.

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Alison Miksch; Prop styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Mary-Claire Britton

Just trust us when we say mayonnaise is just the ingredient chocolate cake needs for a tender and moist texture. No one will ever know what the secret ingredient is unless you tell them .

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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie
Photographer: James Ransom; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

If you can't decide what kind of dessert to make, this recipe combines three classic pies into one dish.

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Caramel Brownies

Caramel Brownies

Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke, Food Stylist: Jen Riley

Not only is caramel drizzled onto the top of these homemade brownies, but it's also layered into the batter so there's no shortage of delicious salty-sweet flavor.

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Southern Living Chocolate Zucchini Bread on a cutting board with a few slices cut to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Turn too much zucchini into a chocolate treat with this easy recipe that comes together with just a little bit of stirring. Just make sure not to overmix the batter.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Cake

Southern Living Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Cake on a platter to serve

Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Other than the fact that it stars the dynamic duo of chocolate and peanut butter, the best part about this cake is that you don't have to turn on the oven.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Coated in marshmallows and fudge, there's nothing not to love about this Mississippi Mud Cake.

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Kentucky Bourbon Pie

Kentucky Bourbon Pie
Antonis Achilleos

Chocolate, pecans, and bourbon, all baked into an indulgent pie? You can sign us up.

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Ultimate Dark Chocolate Brownies

Ultimate Dark Chocolate Brownies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Finished with flaky sea salt, these are not your average bake sale brownies.

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Devil's Food Cake

Devil’s Food Cake
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Angel food cake just got a chocolate upgrade. It's devilishly good.

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Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream

Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

We prefer to leave the sides of this cake unfrosted to show off the striking layers.

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Fudge Cake

Fudge Cake Recipe
Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

This classic cake is one of our most-baked desserts of all time. Yes, it's that good.

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Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potato Brownies
Micah A. Leal

A mashed sweet potato is hiding in these fudgy brownies.

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Death by Chocolate

Death by Chocolate
Micah A. Leal

Dark chocolate cake meets milky chocolate pudding and fresh whipped cream in this tri-toned, scoopable dessert.

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Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream Cheese Brownies
Micah A. Leal

Dark chocolate brownies get a rich cream cheese swirl to make an all-star flavor combination.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake
Micah Leal

Featuring chocolate cake, mousse, and ganache, this rich cake is a chocolate-lover's dream.

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Chocolate Bundt Cake

Chocolate Bundt Cake
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Garnish your decadent chocolate bundt with edible flowers to bring fresh spring color to the dish.

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Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Trifle Recipe
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Make this simple Chocolate Trifle the day before the party and get ready to field lots of compliments.

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Mama's German Chocolate Cake

Mama's German Chocolate Cake
Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pure Southern perfection! Layers of moist German chocolate cake and sweet-and-nutty Coconut-Pecan Frosting will make this dessert an instant favorite.

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Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake

Instant Pot Double Chocolate Cheesecake
Southern Living

Just more proof that your slow cooker really can do it all, including cook a cheesecake.

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Dr Pepper Texas Sheet Cake

Dr Pepper Texas Sheet Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

The soda's subtle cherry flavor pairs wonderfully with the cake's combination of pecans and chocolate.

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Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Torte
Micah Leal

Richer and more dense than chocolate cake, this Chocolate Torte packs a punch of cocoa flavor.

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Coca Cola Chocolate Cake

Fudgy Coca Cola Cake Frosting
Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

The unexpected addition of fizzy soda adds lightness to this fluffy chocolate cake.

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Dusted in powdered sugar, these cookies boast a cracking texture and intense chocolate flavor.

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Chocolate Silk Pie

Southern Living Chocolate Silk Pie in a pie pan ready to serve

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This pie is smooth as silk and perfect for the warm months, because we all still need our chocolate fix when it's hot out.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jennifer Causey

These aren't your average chocolate chip cookies. Brown butter takes the flavor to the next level, adding a slight savory tang to the dough.

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Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake

Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

This stunning centerpiece-worthy cake is made of light, pillowy meringue layers.

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Chocolate-Zucchini Cake

Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Zucchini is the secret ingredient to keeping this cake extra-moist.

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Cappuccino Swirl Bars

Cappuccino Swirl Bars
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Chocolate and coffee join forces in these decadent bars to create a crave-worthy (and caffeinated) dessert.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars

Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

These make-ahead bars are the perfect worry-free party treat.

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Chocolate Peanut-Butter Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Southern Living

Chocolate and peanut butter are a tried-and-true combination, and they come together beautifully in this sheet cake.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Micah A. Leal

Say happy birthday with this homemade cookie cake. The kids and adults will all be in line for a slice.

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Chocolate Éclair Cake

Chocolate Éclair Cake
Micah A. Leal

Éclairs are already irresistible, but served in cake form? This cake has simply stolen our hearts.

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Triple-Layer Chocolate-Caramel Cake

Triple-Layer Chocolate-Caramel Cake
Greg Dupree

Looking to serve a cake that's really special? Rely on our showstopping Triple-Layer Chocolate-Caramel Cake.

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Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

These delicate and colorful cookies will be the star of the holiday cookie exchange.

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Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake

Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Cindy Barr; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Lemon and chocolate: an unexpected pairing that works oh-so-well.

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Texas Skillet Cake

Texas Skillet Cake
Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Think Texas sheet cake, but made in a cast iron skillet. Yes, we just went there.

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Mississippi Mud Cheesecake

Mississippi Mud Cheesecake
Southern Living

This wow-worthy cheesecake is piled high with all the decadent toppings.

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Mocha Pudding Cake

Mocha Pudding Cake

This ooey-gooey cake combines all our favorite components of cake and pudding into one decadent dessert.

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake

Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
Jennifer Davick; Food Styling: Vanessa Rocchio; Prop Styling: Missie Crawford

Whip up this cake with the help of your trusted slow-cooker.

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German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

German Chocolate-Pecan Pie
Alison Miksch

German chocolate cake and pecan pie collide in this ultimate fusion dessert.

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Over the Moon Chocolate Pie

Over the Moon Chocolate Pie
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

This pie is sure to send you over the moon. The creamy chocolate filling combined with the pillowy meringue topping is the stuff of dreams.

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Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Brownies
Micah A. Leal

Can't decide whether to bring pecan pie or brownies to the potluck? Make both.

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Mamie Eisenhower's Chocolate Fudge

Mamie Eisenhower’s Chocolate Fudge
Southern Living

Make this fudge up to two weeks in advance. It couldn't be easier to bring a homemade treat.

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Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake

Chocolate-Peppermint Cheesecake
Hector Sanchez

This festive treat has all the flavors of the winter holidays, chocolate and peppermint, in sliceable cheesecake form.

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Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Jim Franco

Let this elegant chocolate cheesecake be the centerpiece of your holiday tablescape.

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Mini Chocolate Chess Tarts

Mini Chocolate Chess Tarts
Photo: Alison Miksch

If you make tarts often, Pam suggests investing in a tart tamper. It will make quick work of fitting dough rounds into the pan. Another quick-prep tip: Stack piecrusts to cut multiple rounds in one turn.

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Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding
Jennifer Davick

This chocolate pudding is everything you dream of—chocolaty rich, silky smooth, and light on calories!

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Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake

Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
Alison Miksch

We took the traditional pound cake recipe and raised it a stunning, triple-chocolate twist. This cake means business. A duo of glazes—one creamy chocolate, the other subtle buttermilk—comes together atop this dreamy confection. It's indulgent and, we admit, so much fun to eat and serve. Chocolate enthusiasts will be over the moon for this recipe, but it has enough unexpected flavor—thanks to the addition of the buttermilk glaze—that you'll also win over the harder-to-please dessert eaters at the table. Warning: You—and they—won't be able to resist a second slice. Go for it. We won't tell.

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The Ultimate Chocolate Pie

The Ultimate Chocolate Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

For the crust, crumble three-fourths of 1 (9-oz.) box of chocolate wafer cookies to yield 2 cups.

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Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding

Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding
Photo: Alison Miksch

This is the perfect chocolaty treat. Top with a dollop of buttermilk cream and a sprig of mint for the ultimate dish.

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All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

If chocolate chip cookies are your favorite, whip up a batch of these all-time favorite cookies. They're the best of the best.

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Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks

Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks
Photo: Hector Sanchez

Allow plenty of time to make fillings, and immediately assemble stacks. You can chill the assembled stacks up to 24 hours ahead of time.

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Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie

Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie
Hector Sanchez

The new appreciation for whiskey goes beyond drinking and finds its way into sauces, braises, and especially desserts. Now bourbon and pecan pie fit together like peanut butter and jelly or Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle

Hot Chocolate Trifle
Photo: Hector Sanchez

Top this rich trifle with a sprinkle of chocolate curls.

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Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie

Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

With a rich, creamy filling and melt-in-your-mouth crust, this is quite possibly the best chocolate pie ever.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Cake
Photo: Jennifer Davick

This decadent ice-cream cake is truly a mint chocolate lover's dream! Top layers of mint chocolate chip ice cream and Devil's Food Cake Batter with a rich Chocolate Ganache and chopped crème de menthe chocolate mints. Make the whole cake ahead and freeze until ready to serve.

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Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake

Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe
Photo: Brian Woodcock

A scoop of vanilla ice cream is an ideal mate for this warm, gooey spiced chocolate cake.

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Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes

Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes
Photo: Alison Miksch

You'll hardly be able to bake these little gems before they're devoured.

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Chocolate Cobbler

Chocolate Cobbler
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This vintage dessert makes use of simple pantry ingredients and few tools for when you need a chocolate fix on the fly.

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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies
Victor Protasio

You don't need an ounce of flour for these cookies that are like fudgy brownies on the inside.

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Best-Ever Brownies

Best-Ever Brownies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Test Kitchen Pro Ivy Odom said she'd never met a brownie recipe that could top boxed mix—until this one. Try it for yourself and you'll agree.

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Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

This Depression-era recipe is mixed together right in the baking pan. You're going to love the fudgy frosting that's poured over a still-warm cake.

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Dark Chocolate-Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Dark Chocolate-Ginger-Molasses Cookies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

These rich cookies have just the right amount of festive spice.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

Chocolate Pudding Pie
Micah A. Leal

The homemade pudding base in this pie is absolutely decadent. Chocolate lovers, you've got to try this one.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Jennifer Causey

If you're not browning the butter in your chocolate chip cookie recipe, get ready for an amazing discovery.

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Chocolate Water Cake

Chocolate Water Cake
Micah A. Leal

You might not believe it, but you don't need a drop of milk or a single egg to make this decadent chocolate cake.

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Toffee Candy

Toffee Candy
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

You'll be amazed by the complexity of flavor Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley was able to pack into these delicious bites of toffee candy.

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Easy Brownie Cookies

Easy Brownie Cookies

With just seven ingredients, you can mimic your favorite brownie recipe in cookie form.

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Chocolate-Oatmeal Pie

Chocolate-Oatmeal Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

We reimagined old-school, handheld oatmeal pies into a pretty, sliceable one.

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Caitlin Bensel

This sweet little cookies are a nostalgic reminder of Christmases at Grandma's.

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Easy Fudge

Easy Fudge
Photography: Caitlin Bensel Food Styling: Ali Ramee Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Fudge is always better homemade, and you only need a handful of ingredients and your microwave for this easiest-ever recipe.

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Strawberry Brownies

Strawberry Brownies
Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Margaret Dickey, Prop Styling: Kay E Clarke

If chocolate-covered strawberries are your favorite indulgence, these pretty brownies should be your next bake-and-take project.

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Classic Chocolate Pound Cake

Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck; Food Styling: Erin Merhar

When it comes to baking, you can never go wrong with a classic crowd-pleaser like this one.

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Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies

Grandma's Chocolate Drop Cookies
Katie Strasberg Rousso

Any recipe that starts with "Grandma's" is going to be reliable, and these are a Christmas cookie swap winner.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Eggs
Cedric Angeles; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Try something new this Easter and skip the store-bought chocolate eggs. They'll be the best thing in every bunny's basket.

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Toffee S'mores Cheesecake

Toffee S’mores Cheesecake
Southern Living

This triple-threat recipe is the perfect summertime treat.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter are meant to be together, and this recipe is further proof.

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Chocolate-Marshmallow Linzer Heart Cookies

Linzer Heart Cookies

Send someone a little love with these cookies that are almost too cute to eat.

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Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake

Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas: Food Styling: Torie Cox

Velvety smooth Swiss Meringue Buttercream is a gorgeous match for this rich chocolate cake.

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Brownie Cookies

Brownie Cookies
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis, Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

These gooey-on-the-inside, crisp-on-the-outside cookies start with a box of brownie mix from the pantry.

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Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

This stunning layer cake is ready for any and every celebration.

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Reese's Cake

Reese's Cake
Alison Miksch

Replicate the taste of everyone's favorite chocolate, nutty peanut butter cup candies in an equally indulgent cake.

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Milk Chocolate Bar Cake

Milk Chocolate Bar Cake

Charles Walton IV; Styling: Mary Lyn H. Jenkins

You're just six ingredients away from a showstopping cake that no one will believe actually started with a boxed cake mix.

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Possum Pie

Southern Living Possum Pie sliced on plates to serve

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Don't let the name trip you up. This multi-layer chocolate pie may sound strange, but it actually a super simple (and delicious) dessert.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Southern Living No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie sliced on a plate to serve

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

A no-bake pie is the smart kind of Thanksgiving move that frees up oven space and allows you to cross one thing off your prep list early.

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Jean Hope's Chocolate Brownie Pie

Southern Living Jean Hope's Chocolate Brownie Pie whole ready to serve

Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 

Southern Living reader Beth Lewis of Cary, North Carolina submitted this treasured family recipe to the magazine. The pie seamlessly blends chocolate and pecans for the perfect fudgy dessert.

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Wilma Tidwell's Chocolate Chip Pie

Southern Living Wilma Tidwell's Chocolate Chip Pie sliced in the pie plate

Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely 

This recipe comes from Southern Living reader Cassie Tidwell Tramel. Even if you have no intention of making the pie, it's well worth reading the touching story behind the recipe included in the headnote.

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