A curated collection of my favorite chocolate recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries, or any romantic gesture for that matter! You’ll find red velvet, white chocolate, and over-the-top chocolaty desserts.
Thinking of what to make for a Valentine’s Day dessert often baffles me because I get overwhelmed thinking about hundreds of chocolate desserts I could make.
I’m sure you get overwhelmed just as much as me, so I’ve narrowed down the list to my 25 favorite chocolate dessert recipes to choose from this Valentine’s Day!
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Red Velvet Desserts
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Decadent, fudgy brownies swirled with cheesecake batter make delicious red velvet cheesecake brownies! They taste incredible and are so easy to make.
I’ve made these brownies at least 5 times over the years, and they are always a hit!! So easy to make, so smooth and creamy, and overall delicious! -Rachel
Red Velvet Layer Cake
This perfectly moist red velvet cake is the ultimate celebration cake. Layered with creamy, satiny-smooth cream cheese frosting, each bite tastes like a dream!
Use red gel food coloring for the most vibrant red colored cakes.
The absolute best red velvet cake I have ever tasted and I am not a red velvet fan. – Kelly
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
These decadent, soft and chewy red velvet chocolate chip cookies are made with a hint of cocoa powder and tons of melty chocolate chips. Plus, they have a beautiful red color that makes them look absolutely gorgeous!
These red velvet chocolate chip cookies are nothing short of amazing. I’m not usually a huge fan of red velvet because most the time it lacks flavor, but these cookies are packed with deliciousness!! – Jenna
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist and flavorful red velvet cupcakes topped with the most delicious cream cheese frosting!
I have been looking for a perfect red velvet cupcake recipe for a while. Yours is the absolute best! – Nat
Super Chocolatey Desserts
Chocolate Peanut Butter Molten Lava Cake
Warm, fudgy peanut butter chocolate lava cakes are a simple yet decadent dessert. These molten lava cakes filled with creamy peanut butter come together in minutes and are best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Not a fan of peanut butter? I won’t judge. Here’s my recipe for classic chocolate molten lava cake if that’s more your style.
Chocolate Mousse (eggless)
A quick and simple recipe for a creamy eggless chocolate mousse made with dark chocolate. It’s very rich thanks to the cream and chocolate, but made a little lighter, using water and no butter or gelatin. This 5-ingredient dessert comes together in less than 30 minutes and then chills to set.
Thank you so much for this recipe – made it tonight and it was excellent. I used one 100g bar of Lindt dark chocolate and one 100g bar of Lindt Intense Orange, then added a dash of Grand Marnier. At first I thought the serving size was on somewhat small (I divided the single batch between 4 dishes) but the mousse was so rich and satisfying it was just the right portion. – Ellen
Chocolate Pound Cake
Chocolatey and rich, this perfect chocolate pound cake is one of the most delicious pound cakes I’ve ever had. It went viral last year for good reason, too.
Whether served slightly warm, room temperature, or cold from the refrigerator, it tastes fantastic. Paired with a chocolate ganache topping, this snack cake is a chocolate lover’s dream.
I have decided to make this my signature cake. Absolutely the most beautiful and delicious poundcake I have ever made. – Tiffany
Chocolate Cheesecake
This triple chocolate cheesecake is a chocoholic’s dream. With chocolate in every layer, this rich and creamy cheesecake is a blissful dessert that might just have you falling in love all over again.
Since all cheesecakes require chilling time, be sure to make this dessert a day or two in advance!
Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake
This is an amazing, intensely chocolate fudge cake – fudgy, rich and super chocolatey. The texture is creamy, silky and truffle-like. It’s a gluten-free chocolate lover’s dream!
Red Wine Chocolate Cake
Baked with red wine right in the chocolate batter, this unique cake worthy of every romance. Serve with a chocolate ganache topping.
Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
Imagine the flavors of chocolate covered strawberries in brownie form! These strawberry brownies are perfectly fudgy, topped with fresh strawberries and smooth chocolate ganache for a decadent treat.
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Double Chocolate Cupcakes
These are the ultimate chocolate cupcakes. They are perfectly moist and insanely chocolaty, topped with a supreme fudge chocolate frosting.
I have been looking for a new go-to chocolate cupcake recipe because my current one is just a pain. I tried this recipe last night and they are amazing — like velvet! My husband, who isn’t a huge fan of chocolate, ate 3 for breakfast this morning and proclaimed them the most amazing cupcake he has ever eaten! I love everything about these cupcakes, especially how simple and virtually fool proof they are. – Liz
Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake
Made with layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy hazelnut frosting, and chocolate ganache, this fudgy chocolate hazelnut layer cake is the ultimate treat for any celebration.
Raspberry Black Cocoa Tart
A perfectly tart tart, this raspberry curd black cocoa tart dessert tastes like a raspberry Oreo cookie. Topped with panna cotta hearts for a festive Valentine’s day dessert. For an extra chocolatey dessert, try a layer of ganache right over the homemade cookie crust.
Chocolate Pancakes
An incredibly romantic breakfast option for special occasions, including Valentine’s Day!
I use three different kinds of chocolate in this chocolate pancake recipe. The pancakes themselves are made with both cocoa powder (I prefer Dutch-processed cocoa powder but any unsweetened variety will work) and chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended). For the chocolate sauce that gets poured on top, I use chocolate bars instead of chips as they are of higher quality and have a better flavor and texture that makes a smooth, luscious sauce.
Caramel Chocolate Truffles
These addictive chewy chocolate caramel truffles have a unique and amazing chocolate-toffee flavor. If isn’t your favorite, here’s a plain chocolate truffles recipe to try instead.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
This nostalgic dessert is made both from cocoa and dark chocolate, which makes it rich, luxurious, and delicious. Homemade chocolate pudding is easy to make ahead of time and serve quickly too!
Chocolate Pudding Cake
This fudgy, old-fashioned chocolate pudding cake is baked with two delicious layers: a chocolate cake and a gooey pudding-like sauce. If you love the flavor and texture of a good old chocolate pudding, then you’re going to love this cake!
This nostalgic Valentine’s Day cake is my husband’s favorite.
Black Bottom Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Made with a blend of cocoas, these black bottom cupcakes have an incredibly intense chocolate flavor complimented by a tangy baked cheesecake filling. These simple and easy cakes are one of my all-time favorites because they don’t require frosting or a mixer.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
I had to include this on the list because it’s the easiest recipe! The store-bought version of these is very expensive and gets soggy quickly because they are sitting too long. Here’s how to make your own chocolate-coated strawberries.
White Chocolate Desserts
No-Bake Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake with Pretzel Crust
This light, smooth, and creamy strawberry white chocolate cheesecake is made with freeze dried strawberry powder crushed freeze dried strawberries so it can be made any time of year.
This 3-layer cheesecake starts with a pretzel crust base, light and creamy strawberry cream cheese no-bake filling, topped with a luxurious layer of white chocolate ganache. Decorate this dessert with fresh, delicious strawberries.
White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake
This white chocolate raspberry loaf cake is stunningly gorgeous and tastes amazing. The combination of white chocolate and juicy raspberries is irresistibly delicious! Plus, it’s easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
No-Bake Strawberry White Chocolate Tart
This no-bake white chocolate strawberry tart is an easy yet impressive dessert to make on special occasions. It’s made of a cookie crust and white chocolate mousse filling, and topped with strawberry jam for a shiny glaze.
Strawberry White Chocolate Truffles
These white chocolate strawberry truffles are a hit at any party, and they are as delicious as they are pretty. These pink treats are perfect as Valentine’s Day treats.
Strawberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse
This easy-to-make no-bake creamy cheesecake mousse is flavored with white chocolate to make it extra smooth and delicious. Topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam for an awesome Valentine’s Day dessert treat.
Raspberry White Chocolate Blondie Bars
Amazingly fudgy blondies with a delicate white chocolate flavor and bits of fresh raspberries. These are a fun Valentine’s Day dessert when you have fresh berries available!
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