Chocolate

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.

With crunchy nuts, pools of dark chocolate, and cozy spices, this cookie’s fall vibes are impeccable.

Consider these single-serve cookies a gift from you to you.

A bit of almond meal gives this ultrarich chocolate cake an airy but toothsome crumb.