Cocoa Recipes
Chocolate lovers will want to bookmark our top recipes with cocoa, which include decadent brownies and cakes, plus no bake cocoa recipes.
Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly perfect for any occasion. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Stovetop Hot Chocolate
My mom created this stovetop hot chocolate recipe to serve large groups of carolers and frozen sledders. I take it...
Devil’s Food Snack Cake
My husband and his friends request this devil's food cake for camping trips because it’s easy to transport. To create...
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies bring back fond memories of my mom. They were her favorite, and she always...
Beef Taco Chili
This one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was also voted Best Chili in our county's autumn Harvest Festival....
Pressure-Cooker Lava Cake
Because I love chocolate, this decadent cake has long been a family favorite. It's even great cold the next day—assuming...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies
It was so fun to experiment with this brownie recipe. When my daughter tasted the final version, she told me...
Warm-You-Up Hot Chocolate
This delicious, not-too-sweet hot chocolate was originally submitted by Kathy Young of Weatherford, Texas. It's richly flavored and delicately seasoned...
Brownie Batter Oatmeal
We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...
Peppermint Patty Hot Cocoa
A hint of cool mint makes this rich sipper a nice change of pace from traditional hot cocoa. Add a...
Raisin & Walnut Dark Rye Bread
Cocoa and molasses give this rye loaf a deep dark brown color and rich flavor. The recipe can be made...
Mocha Waffles with Syrup
Great recipe for coffee lovers! And, a perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch gathering!
Kahlua Hot Chocolate
When we want a cup of hot chocolate, we prefer homemade over store mixes. A splash of Kahlúa adds a...
Blue Ribbon Red Velvet Cake
This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more baking cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making...
Crowd-Pleasing Cocoa
You'll warm many hearts with this rich, satisfying cocoa. It's the perfect beverage to serve after an ice-skating outing or...
Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine
This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the...
Mexican Pork Chops
“We enjoy Mexican Pork Chops over rice to catch the spicy sauce,” says Nancy Negvesky of Somerville, New Jersey. “You...
Pressure Cooker Molten Mocha Cake
When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...
Godiva Liqueur Brownies
Santa’s eyes twinkle when he finds this very adult brownie on the cookie tray. With chocolaty liqueur and other spirits,...
Cincinnati Chili Dogs
My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this...
Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast
This new twist on pork roast has a rich molasses flavor with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. It’s easy to...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...
Homemade Fudge Ice Pops
On hot summer days, these are my kids' favorite frozen treats. They're healthy and economical, too.
Cocoa Meringues with Berries
Meringues can be challenging on a humid day, but if you're really craving one, meringues can be purchased at your...
Brownies a la Mode
My husband Merrill and I tasted a restaurant’s brownie dessert, and it was hard to beat. I topped it though...
Chocolate Dessert Fondue
This creamy, delectable dip is a chocolate lover's dream. You'll want to sample it with a variety of dippers, including...
No-Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies
This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them...
Snowball
I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...
Rich Chocolate Frosting
My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with...
No-Bake Fudgy Oat Cookies
These fuss-free cookies have stood the test of time. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law back in 1949...and my...