Chocolate adds richness and depth to baked goods. Understanding the difference between unsweetened, bittersweet, semisweet, milk, and white chocolate helps you choose the right one. Cocoa powder comes in natural and Dutch-processed varieties.
Essential Tips
Chop chocolate finely for even melting
Never let water touch melting chocolate - it will seize
Dutch-process cocoa is less acidic and darker in color
Store chocolate in a cool, dry place - refrigeration causes bloom
Recipes with Chocolate
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Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Rich, fudgy, and deeply chocolatey — these easy chocolate fudge brownies are a classic treat for any occasion.
20 minutes25-30 minutes min total
Macaron Recipe with Chocolate Ganache & Jam
Master Italian meringue macarons at home with this recipe featuring dark chocolate ganache and a sweet strawberry jam centre. Elegant, crisp, and delicious.
45 minutes (plus resting)12-14 minutes min total
Bûche de Noël: Classic Yule Log Cake Recipe
Bake your own Bûche de Noël, the classic Yule log cake, with this chocolate sponge roll recipe.
45 minutes (plus time for cooling and rolling)10-12 minutes (plus time to make ganache) min total
Cozonac (Romanian Sweet Bread with Walnut & Cocoa Swirl)
Learn how to make authentic Romanian Cozonac — a rich, sweet bread filled with walnut and cocoa swirls.
30 minutes (active) plus 2 hours for dough rising50 minutes min total
Chocolate Pistachio Tart
Discover how to make this rich and elegant chocolate pistachio tart at home. With layers of creamy ganache and nutty pistachio paste, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for autumn.
25 minutes30 minutes min total
Baking for Easter: Chocolate Eggs in Nests
Tips for baking with your kids during Easter.
15 mins30 mins min total
Gluten-Free Recipes: Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe for gluten-free almond flour chocolate chip cookies
15 mins30 mins min total