Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake recipes to indulge in for every occasion

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Flourless tiramisu torte

This gluten- and nut-free torte can be prepared up to two days in advance. Whip the cream and spoon on top an hour or two before guests arrive – and fingers crossed for leftovers!

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

1 hr 20 mins, plus cooling and chilling

Serves: 8-10

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White chocolate piñata cake

This no-bake treat with mini eggs hidden inside adds the fun factor to any celebration

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

35 mins

Serves: 10-12

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Clementine & chocolate Christmas cake

Mature the cake for at least a month before decorating and eating if you can, as it is quite crumbly when freshly baked

Recipe by Debbie Major

Aboud 4 hrs, plus overnight soaking and cooling

Serves: 16-18

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Chocolate truffle cake

Voted by readers as our best chocolate cake, our 2005 Easter cover star is drenched in truffle icing and topped with chocolate-covered almonds

Recipe by Lorna Wing

1 hr 30 mins, plus cooling and setting

Serves: 12

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Italian chocolate Christmas cake

Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert, a sort of cross between a cake and a biscuit. Originating from Tuscany, it’s bursting with nuts, dried fruit and spices – including lots of aromatic black pepper. With the help of a little chocolate, I’ve transformed it into this indulgent fruit cake

Recipe by Anna Glover

2hrs 20 mins plus cooling

Serves: 14-16

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Spiced chocolate, walnut and fruit cake

Recipe by Sainsbury's magazine

5 hrs 30 mins, plus overnight soaking and cooling

Serves: 18-20

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Spiced chocolate cake with chocolate icing

Recipe by Kim Morphew

1 hr 40 mins, plus cooling and setting

Serves: 20

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Strawberry, passion fruit & white chocolate cake

Winner of our best celebration cake, this summery recipe from September 2014 features light Genoise sponge brushed with passion fruit syrup and layered with cream and strawberries. It’s finished with a spectacular white chocolate collar

Recipe by Philip Friend

1 hr, plus cooling and chilling

Serves: 10-12

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