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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    What’s Stopping You From Enjoying Chocolate Every Day? (Hint: It’s Not These Desserts)

    Published: Feb 2, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate desserts shouldn’t be a once-in-a-while thing. If you’re holding back because you think they’re too rich, too complicated, or just not something you can have every day—think again. These recipes prove that chocolate can fit right into your routine without any hassle. Whether you want something quick, simple, or a little more special, there’s no reason to wait for a special occasion. Go ahead and make chocolate a daily thing.

    Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting

    A round chocolate cake covered in thick, glossy chocolate frosting sits on a white plate. The indulgent dessert features frosting spread with textured swirls across the top and sides of the cake.
    Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    A rich chocolate layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for an extra indulgent treat!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting

    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    A fork cutting a bite of derby pie.
    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This classic Derby Pie is made with a butter crust and a chocolate and walnut filling. lt’s like a chocolate chip cookie in pie form.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Two chocolate cookies sit on a black surface
    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    S’mores pie made with chocolate, marshmallows, and a graham cracker crust. A campfire classic turned into a decadent dessert everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    A slice of chocolate cream cheese cake.
    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake with a rich ganache frosting and creamy filling—perfectly moist and indulgent for any special occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Black bottom chocolate cupcakes on parchment paper.
    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate black bottom cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and a dollop of sweetened cheesecake filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!)

    Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!)
    Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!). Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    This chocolate mousse cake has a decadent dense fudgy cake base that is topped with a light and airy chocolate mousse made without gelatin.
    Get the Recipe: Decadent Chocolate Mousse Cake (No Gelatin!)

    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

    A stack of cookies next to a bottle of milk.
    Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies with grated chocolate and flaky salt are an all time favorite. Three types of chocolate add flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cookies With Grated Chocolate

    Chocolate Espresso Cake

    Chocolate Espresso Cake. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This decadent chocolate espresso cake recipe defines rich indulgence! Moist cake topped with a smooth, drippy ganache for good measure.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Cake

    Chocolate Souffle Cake (Flourless)

    A piece of chocolate cake with raspberries on a plate.
    Chocolate Souffle Cake (Flourless). Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Get your chocolate fix with this chocolate souffle cake, also called a chocolate fallen cake. A chocolatey soft center with flakey edges.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Souffle Cake (Flourless)

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    Easy Chocolate Banana Popsicles are a healthy, no-bake treat perfect for hot days. Make this refreshing dessert with simple ingredients.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Banana Popsicles

    Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Super simple cut-out chocolate sugar cookies! Great for the holidays or just bc! Decorate with icing, sprinkles or just eat chocolate sugar cookies as is!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits

    Chocolate covered biscuits on a plate with a fork.
    Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Fluffy Chocolate Chip Biscuits made with butter and buttermilk then dipped in a chocolate glaze. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Style Chocolate Chip Biscuits

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts.
    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters

    Chocolate-covered peanut clusters on a metal tray with a small bowl of salted peanuts—perfect chocolate desserts for Christmas. Some clusters are topped with peanuts and sea salt, with a striped towel partially visible at the tray’s edge.
    4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Discover the easiest homemade peanut clusters recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Sweet, salty, and crunchy—a treat everyone will love!
    Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Clusters

    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Cherries next to a slice of chocolate pie.
    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Two banana chocolate chip muffins on a plate with parchment paper.
    Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chunky Banana Muffins are filled with pieces of banana instead of mashed bananas, giving them a great texture. A moist and delicious muffin.
    Get the Recipe: Chunky Banana And Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce

    Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Decadent chocolate bread pudding topped with toasted pecans, coconut, and a bourbon-infused sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce

    Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies

    Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies are easy to make. They’re ooey gooey, decadent and topped with sea salt.
    Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies

    Thumbprint Cookies With Chocolate

    Thumbprint Cookies With Chocolate. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Easy Thumbprint Cookies with chocolate ganache. Perfect treat for chocolate lovers with slightly crispy edges and a luscious, velvety center.
    Get the Recipe: Thumbprint Cookies With Chocolate

    Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Hot Chocolate Cookies. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Hot chocolate cookies are hot chocolate in cookie form. They use hot cocoa mix with chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and marshmallows on top.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding

    Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With under 30 minutes of prep time, you can make this rich chocolate pudding in the morning and wow your guests in the evening.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Creamy Chocolate Pudding

    Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie

    A slice of chocolate pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Garnished with chopped nuts, this southern dessert sits on a white plate, with a grey fabric napkin slightly visible in the background.
    Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This rich and decadent Brownie Pie has a soft, moist, and chewy brownie filling—with the unexpected touch of toasted pecans!
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie

    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    A coconut brownie with a glass of milk.
    German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    German Chocolate Brownies with coconut is a 3 layer treat. The pecan coconut filling is sandwiched between a rich brownie.
    Get the Recipe: German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs

    S'more cookies with roasted marshmallows.
    Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Create a s’more without a campfire in cookie form. Crushed graham crackers are blended into the cookie batter with marshmallows and chocolate on top.
    Get the Recipe: Easy S’mores Cookies With Graham Cracker Crumbs

    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A pan of chocolate rice krispie squares on parchment paper.
    Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars are a little slice of heaven thanks to yummy melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
    Get the Recipe: Tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    Chocolate Cheesecake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Enjoy the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake in this triple chocolate cheesecake recipe. The ultimate chocolate dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cheesecake

    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal

    A chocolate chess pie topped with whip cream swirls.
    Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This is the creamiest chocolate chess pie ever! This easy old-fashioned recipe guarantees a perfectly set custard center with the simplest ingredient list.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie With Cornmeal

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