Best Chocolate Recipes (2024)

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Of course we love chocolate, who doesn't? Chocolate seems to make everything better and it can be made into almost any form from drinks to cakes, but why do we love it so much? We love it so much it even has it's own holiday! That's right, September 13th is International Chocolate Day and we couldn't be happier to have a valid excuse to indulge all day long! It's actually proven to be America's favorite flavor in comparison to vanilla and even berry flavored delectables! That's why we've found the best chocolate recipes around for you to treat you or your sweetie to this season!

In honor of such a splendid occasion, it's only right we prepare some of our favorite recipes to treat our friends and family! Sure, you can give chocolates on Valentine's Day or Sweetest Day, but this is a day for everyone...plus, who can wait until February? Honestly?!

Best Chocolate Recipes:Fudge Brownie Pie

Recipe courtesy of 99cooking.com.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 ounces butter, melted
  • 2 large free range eggs, beaten
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans
  • 2 handfuls of mini marshmallows

Frosting

  • 2 ounces butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup icing sugar, sifted

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 inch flan pan with a removable bottom well and then set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat together the butter, eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in the toasted nuts.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake on a middle shelf of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows on top and return to the oven for a few minutes to melt the marshmallows.
  7. Remove from the oven and carefully spread the chocolate frosting over top.
  8. To make the chocolate frosting mix all ingredients together in a bowl, beating with an electric whisk until smooth and thick. Spread on the hot marshmallows.

Best Chocolate Recipes:Chocolate-Hazelnut Mousse

Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cupsugar
  • 1/4 cupunsweetened cocoa
  • 2 1/2 tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 2large eggs$
  • 2 cups2% reduced-fat milk$
  • 1/4 cupFrangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur)
  • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 3 ouncesbittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cupsfrozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoonschopped hazelnuts, toasted

Preparation

  1. Combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  2. Heat milk over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Gradually add hot milk to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Place the milk mixture in pan, and cook over medium heat until very thick and bubbly (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly. Spoon mixture into a medium bowl, and add liqueur, vanilla, and chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts. Place bowl in a large ice-filled bowl for 15 minutes or until mixture is cool, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove bowl from ice. Gently fold in one-third of whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Recipe courtesy of myrecipes.com.

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Ingredients

  • 3.38 ouncesall-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1 cupgranulated sugar
  • 3/4 cupunsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cuppacked brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupbittersweet chocolate chunks, divided
  • 1/3 cupfat-free milk$
  • 6 tablespoonsbutter, melted$
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 2large eggs, lightly beaten$
  • 1/2 cupchopped walnuts, divided
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Combine 1/2 cup chocolate and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in butter, vanilla, and eggs. Add milk mixture, 1/2 cup chocolate, and 1/4 cup nuts to flour mixture; stir to combine.
  3. 3. Pour the batter into a 9-inch square metal baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts. Bake at 350° for 19 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in the pan on a rack. Cut into squares.

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FAQs

How to make chocolate from scratch? ›

Instructions
  1. Roast cocoa beans to 130c for about 25-35 minutes.
  2. Cool your beans for 6 hours.
  3. Crack and winnow.
  4. Place 700 grams of cocoa nibs in grinder and grind 24 hours. ( pre heat grinder or add some hot air)
  5. Add 300 grams of sugar after 24 hours.
  6. Grind for another 24 hours.
  7. Remove from machine, through a sieve.
Sep 1, 2020

What is a substitute for brown sugar in chocolate cake? ›

White Granulated Sugar + Molasses

That's all brown sugar really is, anyway. And the best part is, it's super-easy. Start with 1 cup of white sugar and a tablespoon of molasses for light brown sugar. Use 2 tablespoons of molasses for dark brown sugar.

Can I make chocolate out of cocoa powder? ›

Steps
  1. Blend the cocoa powder and butter. ...
  2. Fill a saucepan or double boiler about 1/4 full with water (1 cup). ...
  3. Blend in the milk and sugar. ...
  4. Pour the mixture into a mold or ice cube tray using a piping bag. ...
  5. Take the chocolates out and dust with powdered sugar.
Oct 19, 2023

Why is chocolate the best dessert? ›

Chocolate contains a chemical compound called phenylethylamine, which stimulates the release of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are responsible for making us feel good, so it's no wonder that eating chocolate desserts can give us such a sense of delight and satisfaction.

Is brown or white sugar better for chocolate cake? ›

That's because brown sugar is more hygroscopic than white sugar, meaning it locks in moisture better. Out of the oven, your chocolate cake won't be crumbly or dry, and you may find that the cake retains its moisture for a longer length of time, thanks to the brown sugar.

What happens if you put brown sugar in a cake? ›

You'll likely notice a more robust flavor, and the finished baked goods' color may also be darker. These color, flavor, and texture alterations come from how brown sugar is made. Brown sugar is white sugar with molasses mixed in, as much as 10 percent by weight, depending on the manufacturer.

Is it better to use cocoa powder or melted chocolate? ›

By the way, this is why high-fat, low-moisture desserts like cookies often call for cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate: cocoa delivers a bigger and more balanced chocolate bite without messing up the cookie's fat content.

Why use cocoa powder instead of chocolate? ›

Cocoa powder has a more intense flavour than baking chocolate, less fat, and, in most cases, no sugar.

Does cocoa powder go bad? ›

Cocoa powder: This stuff basically never goes bad, but will lose its potency over time. Unopened, it keeps in the pantry for three years. Opened, it'll be just fine for another year or two. After that, you may notice a slight difference in taste, but it's not dangerous to consume.

Why do I feel so good after eating chocolate? ›

Phenylethlalanine and Theobromine are other components in chocolate that can make us feel happy. Phenylethlalanine creates similar to feelings to when we fall in love; increased alertness, increased heart rate, and motivation. It also acts as a natural antidepressant.

Which chocolate is good for diabetes? ›

But is it true? Chocolate fans, rejoice! Yes, in fact, this snack could lower your diabetes risk according to Endocrine Abstracts. Daily consumption of dark chocolate is associated with positive effects on insulin sensitivity and blood sugar — two key factors in developing diabetes.

Is it worth making chocolate from scratch? ›

By making homemade chocolate with premium ingredients, you will always have high-quality chocolate at home. Don't try to satisfy your chocolate craving with low-quality, mass-produced chocolate, which tends to be heavy in sugar, milk substitutes and vanilla.

What are the 4 steps of making chocolate? ›

There are a number of steps to making chocolate: sorting the beans, roasting them, cracking and winnowing them, grinding the beans into a thick liquid and adding sugar, and tempering the final product.

How is chocolate made in 3 steps? ›

Beans are cleaned, then roasted at low temperatures to develop flavor. Shells are separated from the nibs (the “meat” of the bean) by a process called winnowing. Nibs are finely ground into cocoa mass (a.k.a. cocoa liquor), which is solid at room temperature.

What are the ingredients in chocolate? ›

The primary ingredients—cacao beans, sugar, milk, and cocoa butter—play crucial roles in defining the flavor profile and type of chocolate being created, be it dark, milk, or white.

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