From Brownies to Mousse: 14 Cocoa Powder Desserts You Need to Try
Cocoa powder is the unsung hero of the dessert world, delivering rich, chocolatey goodness to so many sweet creations. Whether you’re in the mood for fudgy brownies, velvety mousse, or a quick batch of cookies, cocoa powder has you covered. These 14 recipes highlight just how versatile this pantry staple can be, transforming simple ingredients into irresistible treats. Perfect for chocolate lovers or anyone with a sweet tooth, these desserts are sure to satisfy your cravings with every bite!
Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies
Incredibly moist and soft Stuffed Red Velvet Cookies stuffed with a tangy sweet cream cheese filling. These cookies are chewy, melt in your mouth and are perfect for Valentine’s day!
Brigadeiro (Chocolate Fudge Balls)
This Brigadeiro Recipe shows you how to make the chocolate fudge balls that are a sentimental and history-filled dessert in Brazil. They are made with sweetened condensed milk and are normally topped with sprinkles!
Chocolate Pancakes
Start your day off on the right foot with these Chocolate Pancakes! Sweet and fluffy and full of chocolate, you cannot help but have a good day after starting it off with these tasty treats. Drizzled with chocolate syrup or topped with fresh berries, this will quickly become your kids’ favorite Saturday morning breakfast.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
This moist and decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread tastes so good and looks even better! Made with ripe bananas and garnished with chocolate chips, this sweet bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe
This Chocolate Molten Lava Cake can be ready in about 20 minutes! It’s the perfect recipe for a date night, a girl’s night in, or even Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate Lofthouse Cookies
A chocoholic spin on everyone’s favorite Lofthouse sugar cookie is here! Chocolate Lofthouse cookies are sure to be your new favorite.
Chocolate Whoopie Pie Recipe
Welcome to Chocolate Whoopie Pie 101: where we perfect these decadent cakey sandwich cookies to be as beautiful as they are tasty.
Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Chocolate truffles are one of my favorite recipes to make around the holidays! Picture a rich chocolate ganache, solidified and covered in cocoa powder. These decadent treats are so addicting and surprisingly easy to make!
Spotted Dog (Kirju Koer)
This Estonian classic is dessert you’re going to love. With no baking time and 5 ingredients, this Spotted Dog, or “Kirju Koer” is unique, simple, and so delicious!
Easy Lamingtons Recipe
Lamingtons are an Australian sponge cake covered in chocolate and coconut. They are a delicious treat with a unique look that’s sure to impress guests. Give this recipe a try!
Chocolate French Macarons
Incredible Chocolate French Macarons with ganache filling are easy to make when the measurements are weighed and the step-by-step instructions are followed.
Caramel Brownies
Caramel Brownies are a rich, fudgey brownie stuffed with Caramel Kisses! The milk chocolate and caramel pair wonderfully with the rich chocolate of the brownie creating a party in your mouth! This is an easy dessert that will impress everyone! Perfect quick and easy treat for holidays, like Valentine’s Day!
Classic Nanaimo Bars (No Bake)
Picture this: crunchy chocolate crust, smooth and creamy custard filling, rich chocolate topping! Are you drooling yet? We thought so! This Nanaimo Bar recipe is a drool-worthy addition to your dessert repertoire.
Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake
This chocolate Texas Sheet Cake recipe is a potluck favorite that is baked in a single sheet pan! The light and fluffy cake base is topped with a poured chocolate icing that you can make with or without pecans for extra texture and crunch!
