Jo Brand, the famous actress and comedian, had once said, “Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.” She’s absolutely right. In the world of desserts, chocolate wields great power — it can transform simple, humble ingredients into decadent masterpieces. If you’re looking to create such master pieces, these three chocolate dessert recipes are guaranteed to delight. And if you’re already contemplating the hours you’ll be spending in the kitchen trying to recreate these recipes, you’re in luck! These desserts are ridiculously easy to make.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Rich, gooey and deliciously decadent, chocolate lava cake has been a long-time favorite among dessert lovers. After all, what’s not to love about a dessert that oozes molten chocolate from its core? The best part — it’s surprisingly easy to make (you can also make it well ahead of time!), you just need 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 115 gm butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 170 gm Cadbury dark chocolate
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 50 gm sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 232°C. Butter and lightly flour four cake ramekins.
- In a medium saucepan, add water covering a depth of 1-inch. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low so that it simmers.
- In a separate bowl, combine chocolate and butter and set it over the saucepan containing the simmering water. Make sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir the chocolate-butter mixture until the two have melted and turned smooth. This should take about 16-20 minutes. Once melted, set the bowl aside.
- In an electric mixer, beat eggs, egg yolks, sugar and salt for 2-3 minutes until you arrive at a thick, pale mixture.
- Give your melted chocolate mixture a quick whisk and pour it into the egg mixture along with the flour. Fold to combine the mixture well.
- Pour the mixture into the ramekins and smooth the top using a spatula. Place the ramekins onto a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 9-12 minutes.
- Once baked, let the ramekins cool for about a minute.
- Unmold the cakes onto a dessert plate and serve.
Chocolate Mug Cake
Looking for a quick, gooey dessert to whip up just before you hit the sack? This recipe for chocolate mug cake is guaranteed to hit the right spot. To take it up a notch, you can wash it down with a delicious glass of >Oreo shake.
Ingredients
- 31 gm all purpose flour
- 50 gm sugar
- 25 gm Cadbury cocoa powder
- Big pinch of salt
- 59 ml milk
- 58 gm butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 45 gm chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar and salt.
- Add butter, milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix all the ingredients well.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter into two mugs and sprinkle the top with a few chocolate chips.
- Microwave the batter on high for 2 minutes. You will notice the cake rise in the mug, eventually settling down as it cools.
- Let the mugs cool for 15 minutes before serving it with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Coconut Chocolate Balls
Super quick, chewy and delicious, these coconut chocolate balls take all of 15 minutes to whip up — making it a super easy chocolate dessert to make.
Ingredients
- 198 gm marshmallow creme
- 180 gm coconut (shredded)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 141 gm Cadbury chocolate
- 1 tsp shortening
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, coconut and salt. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least an hour.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening. Mix until combined and smooth.
- Dip the coconut balls in the chocolate mixture. Place them on another sheet of wax paper till they set.
- Your coconut chocolate balls are ready.
If you’re looking for more easy-to-make chocolate desserts, you should try this two-ingredient >recipe for chocolate mousse or this >recipe for chocolate pudding.