Unsweetened Chocolate Recipes

Unsweetened chocolate is ideal for baking. Try these recipes with unsweetened chocolate next time you crave a bittersweet dessert.

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    Homemade Chocolate Custard

    Skip the complicated French techniques and take a straightforward approach to making luxurious chocolate custard right at home.

    Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    31 reviews

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

    9 reviews

    I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...


    Mint Brownie Pie

    12 reviews

    I first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I...

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    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

    11 reviews

    One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...


    Chocolate Fudge Brownies

    17 reviews

    My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois

    Peppermint Mocha

    Our peppermint mocha recipe comes together in a snap and is the perfect way to add festivity and cheer to...


    Fudge Pie

    1 review

    This fudge pie recipe is a fun treat you can serve around the holidays or any time of year.


    Velveeta Fudge

    1 review

    Velveeta fudge sounds like a crazy idea, but it turns out it's crazy enough to work, resulting in a delightful...


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    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    23 reviews

    Chocolate fudge cake is the cure for any chocolate lover's sweet tooth and a staple in baking 101. Here's how...

    Cincinnati Chili

    1 review

    Cincinnati chili is special, right down to its long list of spices and one not-so-secret ingredient. Cincinnati—aka Cincy or Queen...


    Armagnac Chocolate Almond Tart

    I am a pecan pie lover...this is my twist on pecan pie. I use almonds instead of pecans and golden...


    Halloween Witch Cake

    If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and...


    Layered Princess Cake

    This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...


    Peanut Butter Frosting

    3 reviews

    Rich, sweet and a tiny bit salty, peanut butter frosting is the only topping you need for a batch of...

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    Chocolate Chess Pie

    2 reviews

    Chocolate chess pie is all the gooey yumminess of chocolate pecan pie, without the pecans!


    S’mores Brownies

    5 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


    Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

    2 reviews

    Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


    Cinnamon Chocolate Cake

    6 reviews

    A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...


    Chocolate Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Icing

    Mariann James of Ferguson, Missouri created a sweet and salty favorite with her original recipe for chocolate spice cake with...


    Mexican Crinkle Cookies with a Kick

    3 reviews

    For a new twist on an old favorite, we added the spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar blend to this tried-and-true...


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    3 reviews

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...


    Chocolate Chiffon Cake

    17 reviews

    This chocolate chiffon cake may take some practice to perfect, but once you do, it may be difficult to remember...


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    Chocolate Cake

    209 reviews

    We can confidently say that this is the best chocolate cake recipe and, at Taste of Home, we make (and...

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    Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

    6 reviews

    These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...


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    Broadway Brownie Bars

    15 reviews

    I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...


    Delicious Chocolate Sauce

    3 reviews

    Dressing up a dish of ice cream is especially easy with this sauce. It mixes together in a matter of...


    Fudge-Topped Brownies

    6 reviews

    If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...


    Frosted Brownie Pizza

    8 reviews

    It's impossible to eat just one piece of this dessert pizza with a chewy, chocolaty crust, creamy peanut butter frosting...


    Frosted Chocolate Delights

    3 reviews

    Before we five kids headed off to school each day, Mom took our requests for that day's dinner. I usually...