Chocolate

National Chocolate Week: the best chocolate beauty products

A round-up of the best chocolate beauty products in honour of National Chocolate…

Sweets for your sweet: 5 Valentine's desserts that say 'I love you'

Whether it’s something to share, ashow-stopping dessert or a simple sweet treat, these deliciously tempting desserts will wow your someone special…

Chocolate heart fondant with a strawberry and mint salad

This gooey chocolate fondant is a sure way to melt your loved one's heart this Valentine's Day. INGREDIENTS6 large fondants; 14oz chocolate 140z…

Be my Valentine: 10 desserts that say 'I love you'

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Berry special Valentine cake

There's no need to buy a special cake tin to make this extra special cake, a large Swiss roll tin or roasting tin will work fine with a homemade…

Pancake Day: how to make the perfect pancake mix, plus 10 recipes to get flipping

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Say it with chocolate: the best Valentine's Day boxes

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Heston Blumenthal's spiced popping candy chocolate tart

"Add some bling to your Christmas! This tart is indulgent in every way from the hazelnut shortbread base and the orange chocolate ganache to the…

The man behind William and Kate's chocolate wedding cake exclusively reveals all to HELLO! Online

For the wedding the world was waiting for back in 2011, sweet royal couple Prince William and Kate opted for not one but two wedding cakes. One was a…

A slice of pie: 10 traditional American desserts

While our American friends celebrate Thanksgiving Stateside, there's no reason why we can't join in on the fun. From pumpkin pie and key lime pie to…

Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

Serves 12 mini bundt cakesNGREDIENTS226 grams butter240 grams brewed espresso80 grams cocoa powder1 tablespoon salt260 grams all-purpose flour350…

Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes With Marshmallows And Pecans

Image: The Best of Rose Reisman/WhitecapServes 12INGREDIENTS1½ cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese½ cup softened reduced-fat cream cheese½ cup…

White Chocolate Pots De Creme

Serves 6INGREDIENTS1¼ cups heavy cream3½ oz white chocolate, chopped1 vanilla bean, pod split open, seeds scraped out and reserved1/3 cup sugar3…

Father's Day: the perfect gifts for a foodie dad

With Father's Day fast approaching, it's that time of year to say 'I love you' with a little something special. Whether your dad's a chocolate lover…

Flourless chocolate cake with pistachio butter from Soulmatefood founder Christian Coates

"This is a great recipe for those who suffer from intolerance to wheat or gluten. It's super-moist and chocolatey – a real treat without being too…

Mary Berry's malted chocolate cake

"This cake is the perfect family treat, and a real crowd-pleaser. The malt extract gives a lovely creaminess to the sponge, while the malted…

New chocolate promises to be healthier than ever and just as delicious

Until now chocolate has been known as a guilty pleasure for moments of naughty indulgence. Now, thanks to scientists, a new chocolate that promises…

Must-bake chocolate cakes for Easter

Pull out all the stops this Easter Bank Holiday weekend with our selection of seriously tantalising chocolate cakes. From Tom Aikens' Divine…

Chocolate jammy flake bars

Serves 18 Preparation time 20 minutes Baking time 20–25 minutes Ingredients 225 g unsalted butter 225 g caster sugar 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla…

Fruit and nut chocolate slices

Ingredients 250g shortcrust pastry 125g apricot jam 3 large free-range eggs 175g soft brown sugar 50g melted butter 75g plain flour 100g walnuts,…