It's always a good time for chocolate cake. You don't need to wait for a holiday or birthday to have an excuse to bake a chocolate cake recipe. Chocolate cake appeals to so many people -- the cake lover, chocoholic, sweet tooth -- that you know you'll make everyone happy when you bake one.

We love how versatile chocolate cake recipes can be. You can make chocolate cake deep, dark and dense when you're in serious need of chocolate or one that's light and airy, when something more delicate is required.

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  • No Bake Milk Chocolate Bailey’s Truffle Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/03/no-bake-milk-chocolate-baileys-truffle-cake/">No Bake Milk Chocolate Bailey’s Truffle Cake recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Milk-Chocolate-Frosted Layer Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/milk-chocolate-frosted-la_n_1058558.html" target="_hplink">Milk-Chocolate-Frosted layer Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/04/dark-chocolate-yogurt-cake/">Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake recipe</a> by How Sweet It Is</strong>

  • Warm Double-Chocolate Brownie Cakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/warm-double-chocolate-bro_n_1058778.html" target="_hplink">Warm Double-Chocolate Brownie Cakes</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-fudge-pudding-c_n_1049100.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake/">Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

  • Warm Chocolate Cakes With Mascarpone Cream

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/warm-chocolate-cakes-with_n_1058777.html" target="_hplink">Warm Chocolate Cakes with Mascarpone Cream</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chocolate-Red Wine Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-red-wine-cake_n_1058322.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate-Red Wine Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/flourless-chocolate-cake_n_1056811.html" target="_hplink">Flourless Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • 'Healthy' Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/homemade-skinny-chocolate-cake.html">"Healthy" Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by Skinny Taste</strong>

  • Chocolate Guinness Cake With Irish Cream Caramel Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-guinness-cake-w_n_1061003.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Guinness Cake with Irish Cream Caramel Sauce</a> recipe</strong>

  • Quintessential Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2010/05/quintessential-chocolate-cake.html">Quintessential Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by A Spicy Perspective</strong>

  • Chocolate Bourbon Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chocolate_bourbon_cake/">Chocolate Bourbon Cake recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Rich Chocolate Cake With Salty Dulce De Leche And Hazelnut Brittle

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/rich-chocolate-cake-with-_n_1310887.html" target="_hplink">Rich Chocolate Cake with Salty Dulce de Leche and Hazelnut Brittle</a> recipe</strong>

  • Mexican 'Hot' Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/mexican-hot-chocolate-molten-lava-cakes/">Mexican “hot” chocolate molten lava cakes recipe</a> by Gimme Some Oven</strong>

  • German Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/german-chocolate-cake_n_1061369.html" target="_hplink">German Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chipotle_flourless_chocolate_cake/">Chipotle Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

  • Rich Chocolate Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/rich-chocolate-cake_n_1059384.html" target="_hplink">Rich Chocolate Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Mousse Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/chocolate-caramel-raspber_n_1059496.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Caramel Raspberry Mousse Cake</a> recipe</strong>

  • Chocolate Bundt Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/essential-eatingwell-choc_n_1049003.html" target="_hplink">Chocolate Bundt Cake</a> recipe</strong>


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