Cocoa Recipes

Chocolate lovers will want to bookmark our top recipes with cocoa, which include decadent brownies and cakes, plus no bake cocoa recipes.

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    Zucchini Chip Chocolate Cake

    This moist, chocolatey cake makes good use of summer’s bounty of zucchini. Serve it alone or with fresh berries.
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    Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix

    At Christmastime, I make up several batches of this hot chocolate mix to give away. I package it in clean,...


    Turtle Brownies

    Chocolate, caramel and pecans —how can you go wrong with turtle brownies? This recipe is quick and easy to make...


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    Black Forest Cake

    Make a homemade Black Forest cake with chocolate cake, cherry filling and whipped cream. Its impressive, colorful layers make it...


    Red Velvet Marble Cake

    I watched my grandma prepare her red velvet showstopper many times for family get-togethers. The fluffy butter frosting perfectly complements...


    Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

    Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
    I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...


    Guinness Chocolate Cake

    Need a St. Patty’s Day dessert? Our Guinness chocolate cake is a fan-favorite Irish dessert.


    Gluten-Free Chocolate Snack Mix

    Being gluten-intolerant, I experiment with a lot of recipes. This sweet snack is fun for kids and adults alike! —Angela...

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

    Both my boys have food allergies and really love these cupcakes! Because it’s easy and budget-friendly, I grind whole oats...


    Mini Chocolate Wafer Cakes

    I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    Multiple layers of chocolate goodness make this Brooklyn blackout cake intensely decadent in the best way possible.


    Hot Chocolate Tiramisu

    Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It's best if eaten within two days—if...


    Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts

    I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into...


    Malted Milk Cake

    Bake this cake in a 13x9 pan or as cupcakes in fun paper liners. I am a sweet and salty...


    Cherry Cola Cake

    Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason,...


    Chocolate-Hazelnut Butter

    Store varieties of chocolate-hazelnut butter just can’t compete with the homemade kind. Slather it on everything from toast and pretzels...


    Chocolate Ginger Cake

    Indulge in a dark, decadent cake that showcases the flavors of the holiday season. I stir fresh ginger into the...

    Gooey Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cake

    Here in Wisconsin, winter weather is extreme. A hot dessert is just the thing to warm us up. This slow-cooked...


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    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    Fans of cheesecake and red velvet cake will love this two-for-one red velvet cheesecake recipe! Whip it up the day...


    Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

    Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...


    Black Bean Brownies

    Black bean brownies are naturally high in protein and fiber, but this recipe ensures chocolaty goodness too. If you're avoiding...


    Chocolate-Chipotle Sirloin Steak

    Looking to do something a little different with grilled sirloin? Add smoky heat and chocolaty rich color with this easy...


    Calgary Nanaimo Bars

    This version of Nanaimo bars may claim roots in Alberta, but the original was said to be dreamed up in...

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    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

    These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...


    Mini-Chip Cocoa Pancakes

    Whip up a batch of cocoa pancakes dotted with mini chocolate chips to satisfy your chocolate cravings first thing in...


    Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

    Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these...


    Hot Cocoa Souffle

    A friend invited me to go to a cooking demo at her church years ago, and one of the recipes...


    Caramel Mocha

    If you crave cafe-style coffees at home, here's a recipe for caramel mocha. You can make this decadent, sweet recipe...


    Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Of all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of...