Double The Cocoa, Double the Fun: Must-Make Chocolate Treats

Nothing quite hits the mark when you're in the mood for treats like a rich cocoa chocolate recipe. Cocoa has this way of adding a deep, bold flavor that can turn even the simplest bites into something special. Whether it's a dessert for a group or just a little something to enjoy on your own, cocoa always brings a perfect touch.

Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

Close-up of a partially eaten chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. A glass of milk and other cupcakes are visible in the background. — Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Want to save this recipe?

Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

These bold Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are made with just seven ingredients, starting with a boxed chocolate cake mix and a special ingredient that gives them their deep, dark color. They’re great for anyone who loves a dramatic spin on a classic chocolate treat. You won’t believe how easy they are to whip up!
Get the Recipe: Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

Chocolate Raspberry Tart

A slice of cream tart topped with whipped cream and raspberries sits on a white plate, with additional tart and raspberries in the background. — Chocolate Raspberry Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Chocolate Raspberry Tart is as elegant as it is delicious. With three layers of dessert goodness—a chocolate shortbread crust, smooth vanilla pastry cream, and a hint of raspberry—it’s a perfect blend of simple and sophisticated flavors.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Mint Chocolate Fudge

A batch of peppermint fudge, featuring a chocolate base, a white chocolate layer, and crushed peppermint candy on top, is displayed on a white surface. — Peppermint Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge makes a pretty presentation. With dark and white chocolate layers filled with colorful peppermint candies, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. It's perfect for sharing or gifting!
Get the Recipe: Mint Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate Mousse Tart

A chocolate mint pie topped with whipped cream, chocolate pieces, and green sprinkles on a white plate with a fork, alongside a whole pie on a serving dish in the background. — Chocolate Mint Tart-Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easy and elegant, this Chocolate Mousse Tart is a stunner! A rich chocolate crust is filled with creamy chocolate mousse and topped with refreshing peppermint whipped cream. Perfect for a chocolate lover, this dessert is as simple as it is impressive.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Tart

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

A group of cookies and chocolate chips. — Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Calling all cookie monsters! In minutes, you can satisfy your craving with a batch of 12 warm, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. This Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe offers instant gratification for a quick and delightful indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of four chocolate cookies with chocolate chips, placed on a white plate, with more cookies and a glass of milk in the background. — Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Are you a chocolate lover? This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is packed with rich dark chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. It's the ultimate treat for those who can't get enough of a delicious chocolate dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Baileys Chocolate Truffles

St patrick's day chocolate truffles. — Bailey's Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolates are good any time, but these Baileys Chocolate Truffles are good all the time. Rich and luscious, these truffles are covered in colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for any chocolate lover. Enjoy a delicious chocolate dessert that’s sure to impress.
Get the Recipe: Baileys Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Fudge Cake

A three layer chocolate cake with chocolate icing on a white plate. — Layered Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in chocolate with this easy-to-make layered Chocolate Fudge Cake. Bake it in a sheet pan, slice it, and stack it into layers with decadent chocolate fudge icing in between. Finally, cut it into irresistible slices of cake goodness.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

A white mug filled with hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and crushed peppermint candy on a white saucer with a spoon. Red cups with additional marshmallows and whipped cream are in the background. — Hot Chocolate. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in this creamy 4-ingredient Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows. It’s warm, comforting, and takes just minutes to make. Perfect for cold days, this drink is guaranteed to warm you up!
Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones

A plate of scones with icing and candy canes. — Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Transform traditional scones into a festive treat with these Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones. They’re the perfect blend of flavors, ideal for breakfast or dessert during the holiday season. Chocolate is always good for dessert, especially when paired with peppermint!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones

Chocolate Tart Crust

Two chocolate tarts on a cutting board. — Chocolate Tart Shells. Photo credit: one Hot Oven.

This short crust is buttery rich, and perfectly crispy with a deep chocolate flavor. Add your favorite cream pie filling to this crust for an amazing dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Tart Crust

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream and sprinkles. — Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Chocolate Ganache Tart is an elegant dessert that’s all about the richness. Imagine a thick, silky ganache made from simple ingredients like cream, butter, and divinely rich chocolate sitting atop a flaky buttery tart shell. A delicious chocolate dessert you won’t forget!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Tart

Chocolate Beer Cake

A chocolate bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out. — Chocolate Stout Beer Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Did you know chocolate and beer pair well together? This Chocolate Beer Cake combines rich, chocolaty goodness with malty flavors from stout beer, making it a unique dessert experience. Top it off with a silky ganache glaze for a dessert that’ll excite your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Beer Cake

Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate-covered treats with red, green, and white sprinkles are on a white plate. Two holiday ornaments, one green and one red, are beside the treats. One treat is halved to show the filling. — Oreo Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These no-bake Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bites are ridiculously easy to make with just five ingredients! They're perfect for satisfying sweet tooths with a fun pop-in-your-mouth treat. Layers of Oreo and your favorite ice cream are dipped in chocolate for a fancy-looking dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack. — Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Cacao Nibs are seriously addicting. The cacao nibs, pecans, and oatmeal bake into a fabulous, hearty cookie. A delicious chocolate dessert that’s perfect for snacking any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars

A piece of chocolate covered kettle korn on a piece of paper. — Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Got leftover kettle corn? Time to cure your snack boredom and transform those lonely kernels into flavor-packed superstars! These Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars are the ultimate snack makeover that’ll make you forget boring munchies ever existed.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Kettle Corn Bars

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate cookies with sprinkles. — Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to these seriously delicious Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Rolled in pretty red, white, and pink sprinkles for Valentine's Day, these cookies melt in your mouth with rich, dark chocolate goodness. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these cookies are love at first bite!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

Image shows a slice of chocolate frosted chocolate cake on a plate sitting on a wooden table. — Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This is the ultimate chocolate cake. It's rich and chocolate-y, and it's so moist. It makes for a perfect layer cake that everyone loves, but you can also bake it in a 9x13 pan if you prefer.
Get the Recipe: Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

t’s the best chocolate pecan pie recipe ever. It’s bursting with pecans and chocolate, and every mouthful will make you say yummmm!! If a gooey pecan and chocolate dessert sounds good to you, try this pie
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

These Mexican hot chocolate cookies are just spicy enough with the perfect balance of sweet chocolate. This unique and tasty cookie is a hit!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies