Chocolate

Crispy edges, chewy centers, and puddles of chocolate in every bite.

This sheetcake version of Italian cassata houses a booze-soaked spongecake and sweet ricotta under a blanket of green marzipan dotted with candied fruit.

Perfectly balanced, perfectly pourable, infinitely usable.

We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday.

Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.

A riff on the New York classic black-and-white cookie, featuring refreshing peppermint extract and a sprinkle of festive crushed candy canes.

A swirl of marshmallow fluff melts into the tops of these hot chocolate cookies while a pinch of cinnamon imparts the taste of a wintry mug of warm Nesquik.

A crisp cookie base, a silky dark chocolate filling, and a glossy ganache top make this the ultimate chocolate cheesecake.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

A rich and tender pumpkin cake that uses a whole can of pumpkin puree. No stand mixer needed and ideal for holiday gatherings.

Nutty and deeply chocolatey, these brownies just so happen to be gluten-free.

Olive oil gives these cookies robust, sophisticated flavor (and makes them secretly vegan).

Crisp through the center, these honey-oat cookies mimic a classic British packaged treat.

Crunchy, seedy flax crackers get topped with dark chocolate and a showering of sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty snack.

Not your grandma’s bran muffins, these fiber-rich baked goods are loaded with dates, almonds, and slivers of dark chocolate.

A splash of espresso or strong coffee makes this chocolaty dessert all the richer.

Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.

We sampled bittersweet bars from Godiva, Ghiradelli, and Guittard to find the best chocolate to keep in your pantry.

If there’s a more chic dessert move, we do not know it.

These Christmas cookies capture everything we love about a classic confection in a fudgier package.

Fruity olive oil means this fudgy cake will stay moist for days.

A festive, elegant gingerbread cake infused with orange and warm spices, and capped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.

Like low-fuss slice-and-bakes, chocolate-filled macaroons, cheesecake brownie cookies, and more.

Chocolate lovers, come get your new all-time favorite banana bread.