Cocoa Recipes

There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...

Black-bottom cupcakes are the kind of treat that disappears quickly. Between the moist chocolate cupcake and the rich cream cheese...

Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make them for every family gathering—and they never...

I can still remember my grandma serving this delicious cake on the big wooden table in her farm kitchen. Every...

We often have chili cook-offs at our church, so we trade lots of different recipes. I was always mixing and...

Our homemade chocolate cake recipe is easy to prepare and as uncomplicated as it gets, but it doesn't sacrifice tenderness...

These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...

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...

Trust us, these dairy-free brownies are so good that your friends and family won't even realize what's missing.

This hot chocolate with marshmallows recipe isn't your average cup of hot cocoa. Melted marshmallows make this the fluffiest, frothiest,...

These Oreo brownies are a perfect mashup of rich brownies and creamy cheesecake with your favorite childhood cookie thrown in....

Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...

When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with...

The two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra-special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa

I rely on vanilla and almond extracts to get two great flavors from one hot beverage mix. At Christmastime, you...

Homemade chocolate frosting adds a special touch to these moist brownies prepared from a mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

These frosted brownies are chocolate on chocolate, but you won't hear anyone complain! Fudgy brownies and fluffy chocolate frosting are...

My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and...

When you really want to impress someone, this scrumptious torte is just the thing to make! Instant coffee granules give...

Our peppermint brownies topped with a shiny chocolate glaze are a festive Christmas dessert that’s easy to pull off.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these rich, gooey caramel brownies. Topped with crushed walnut pieces and a hearty swirl of...

My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...

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

Decadent cream cheese brownies from scratch are easier than you think. The rich brownies are made with cocoa and eggs,...

The minute I can get my hands on zucchini, I start making this light and luscious cake. For years it...

If you want a thick, chewy cookie that's loaded with chocolate flavor and smooth caramel, these caramel thumbprint cookies are...

Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...

The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all...

This no-bake black forest cheesecake combines creamy layers of vanilla and chocolate with a luscious cherry pie topping for a...