10 Chocolate Recipes We Are Making in April

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Chocolate lovers, welcome to your happy place. This month, we’re diving fork-first into 10 ridiculously indulgent chocolate treats! I’m thinking we are about to question why we ever bothered with vanilla. Think Zucchini Brownies (yes, veggies can be dessert heroes), No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake for when patience isn’t your strong suit, and Millionaire Bars because, let’s be honest, we all deserve to feel a little rich sometimes. And if you can’t decide between cookies and brownies, Brownie Cookie Bars and Brookie Cookies have your back. Need an excuse to have chocolate for breakfast? A Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Shake makes it totally acceptable. Buckle up, because this is April’s chocolate overload in the best way possible!

Zucchini Brownies

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zucchini brownies.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

Sneak some extra veggies into your dessert with these fudgy zucchini brownies! They’re rich, chocolatey, and have those irresistible crackly tops we all love. Plus, they’re gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Brownies

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate no-bake cheesecake sliced and served on a pale gray background.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

This No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion! Made with an Oreo crust and a light and airy chocolate filling, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Millionaire Bars

a bitten millionaire bar stacked on top of 3 millionaire bars.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Millionaire Bars are a decadent treat with layers of flavor and texture. A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a gooey homemade caramel and a rich chocolate ganache. These bars are perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!
Get the Recipe: Millionaire Bars

Brownie cookie bars stacked, with caramel oozing out from the center layers.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

These brownie cookie bars are the best of both worlds! A chocolate caramel brownie base is topped with a delicious oatmeal cookie layer for a decadent treat. This “brookie” recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Brownie Cookie Bars

French Silk Pie

slice of French silk pie on a pie server
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Indulge in this creamy and decadent French Silk Pie, featuring a flaky pie crust, a smooth chocolate filling, and a generous topping of fresh whipped cream. This recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction is sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful textures. Perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a chocolatey treat!
Get the Recipe: French Silk Pie

Brookie Cookies

A plate of brookie cookies (dark chocolate brownie on one side, soft chocolate chip cookie on the other) on a dark blue napkin with chocolate chips scattered around.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Can’t decide between a brownie and a cookie? Brookie cookies are the answer! These cookies combine a dark chocolate brownie on one side and a soft chocolate chip cookie on the other. They’re easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Brookie Cookies

Chocolate Coconut Almond Tart (GF)

slice of chocolate coconut almond tart on a silver plate with a fork
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

This decadent Chocolate Coconut Almond Tart is gluten-free and vegan, using only 7 ingredients! The rich, bittersweet chocolate filling perfectly complements the nutty almond crust and is topped with coconut flakes for a delightful textural contrast. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Coconut Almond Tart (GF)

Chocolate Cherry Chip Ice Cream

A bowl of chocolate ice cream, studded with dark sweet cherries and chocolate chunks.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

This Chocolate Cherry Chip Ice Cream is a dreamy summer treat! Rich chocolate is swirled with sweet, seasonal cherries for a flavor combination you won’t be able to resist. It’s the perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Chip Ice Cream

Salted Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with rich, glossy chocolate frosting topped with sugar crystals. It is placed on a dark surface sprinkled with sugar. The background is blurred, emphasizing the cupcake.
Photo credit: Gimme Some Oven

These Salted Dark Chocolate Cupcakes by Gimme Some Oven are a chocolate lover’s dream! They’re easy to make, incredibly moist, and bursting with rich, dark chocolate flavor, all topped with a decadent chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Get the Recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Shake

Two glasses of our Creamy Vegan Chocolate Breakfast Shake
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

This Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Shake is a delicious and easy way to start your day. It’s packed with nutrients from fruits, flaxseed, and spinach, and it only requires one bowl to make! Plus, it’s naturally sweetened and can be customized to your liking.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Shake

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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