Chocolate Cake Recipes

"This made-from-a-mix dessert tastes like you started from scratch!" says Charlene Griffin, a field editor from Minocqua, Wisconsin.

What makes this treat "wacky" is also what makes it super easy to whip up if you're craving chocolate! Here's...

Grace Engle of Cortland, Ohio relies on shredded zucchini to make this one of moistest cakes you've ever tried. She...

Swashbucklers of all ages were eager to seize a chocolaty piece of this birthday cake, although some guests thought it...

Rich, moist and chocolaty, this scrumptious cake is very versatile. It freezes well...and the chocolate chip topping makes it easy...

"This delectable dessert is perfect to bake when unexpected guests stop by," writes Shirley Weaver from Zeeland, Michigan. A boxed...

—David Heppner, Brandon, Florida

You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...

Our chocolate peppermint cake is the perfect festive recipe if you’re looking to add Christmas cheer into your holiday season.

It's hard to believe this wonderfully moist chocolate cake starts with a cake mix and is so easy to make!

Our contest-winning chocolate chip pound cake recipe features chocolate two ways: in chip form in the cake, and as a...

I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...

I'm a chocoholic and my kids love peanut butter, so a sweet slice of this cake is a real treat...

Here's a mouthwatering dessert that is so rich, it doesn't need frosting. The shredded zucchini makes it especially moist. With...

Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

Wow party guests with this surprisingly simple Texas sheet cake. Made with a moisture-rich chocolate base and dripping with chocolate...

This eye-catching dessert is guaranteed to delight holiday dinner guests. Chocolate lovers will lick their lips over the yummy cocoa...

With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...

Learn how to make a chocolate layer cake that is sure to impress all your party guests. This decadent dessert...

My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps...

I'm a teenager who loves to bake and have won several ribbons at the county fair. When we're asked to...

A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania

The first time I baked this cake, my son loved its moistness, and he couldn't taste the beets.—Peggy Van Arsdale,...

Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a...

If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...

These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...

It's quick, it's tasty and there's minimal cleanup: That's one-bowl chocolate cake in a nutshell! It comes together in 15...

"No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin....

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...