Do you know what’s never not a good idea? Even when you’re short on time? Chocolate. ♡
And if you find yourself, sometime in the next week, wanting a dessert that’s stunningly good but ridiculously easy, well then, this is your moment.
1. Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts
Let’s be real, traditional donuts can feel like a bit of a job with all that yeasted dough business. If you’re looking for an easier way that is just as yummy, you’ve landed in the right spot.
These donuts are made with a chocolate cake mix batter, which makes them a total breeze. The texture is fudgy and cake-like, so it’s a little different from the classic, but I promise they are completely irresistible.
2. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Poke Cake
Get ready for another poke cake recipe that is going to blow your mind. Chocolate and peanut butter? It’s a match made in heaven for a reason.
These two flavors come together in one seriously decadent dessert. It all starts with a chocolate cake base, which gets topped with peanut butter pudding, chocolate frosting, some whipped peanut butter, and a generous handful of chopped peanut butter cups. Because why not?
3. Chocolate Caramel Cake Roll
In the mood for something with a spectacular swirl? It’s time to get rolling with this mouthwatering chocolate caramel cake roll.
The flavor combination alone is a dead giveaway for how much of a hit this is going to be. And that swirly look just adds so much charm to the whole thing.
4. Cake Mix Brownies
Brownies are already so simple, but using a boxed chocolate cake mix makes them even easier. This is the perfect recipe for those days you’re feeling extra lazy or just don’t have time to bake from the beginning.
These brownies call for only five basic ingredients and five minutes of prep. And the result? Mind-blowingly delicious!
5. Easy Black Forest Cake
This cake looks like it might be a challenge, but I’m telling you, even newbies can totally pull this off. You can always count on that trusty chocolate cake mix to make life a little easier.
This dessert features two layers of moist chocolate cake infused with cherry liqueur, with fluffy whipped cream and black cherries layered in between. I’m drooling just thinking about it.
6. Easy Chocolate Creme de Menthe Cake
If you want something a little unique, the search is over. This chocolate creme de menthe cake is the clear winner. It sounds so fancy, right? You’d think it would be super complicated, but it’s actually the opposite.
While the flavors are definitely sophisticated, making it is a total cinch. All you do is swap in creme de menthe syrup for oil in the cake batter, and you’re halfway there.
Just finish it with a whipped cream that’s also infused with creme de menthe. That’s what I call easy peasy.
7. Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake
The name of this dessert tells you everything you need to know about how easy it is. You literally just dump all the ingredients into a baking pan, no extra bowls necessary, and the oven does the rest.
Even though it’s almost embarrassingly simple, this cake is a certified crowd-pleaser. With cherry pie filling on the bottom and a fudgy, buttery chocolate cake on top, it’s kind of like a black forest cake with a twist.
You have to try it warm with a scoop (or three) of vanilla ice cream.
8. Cake Mix Waffles
You know what makes waffles even more scrumptious? Using a chocolate cake mix for the batter, that’s what. These waffles are still super easy to pull together but are on another level of deliciousness.
Top them with a dollop of whipped cream, some chocolate chips, nuts, and fresh berries, and breakfast is ready to go.
9. Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
If you’re a sucker for the combination of chocolate and salted caramel (and who isn’t?), this recipe has your name written all over it. These chocolate cupcakes are wonderfully tender, moist, and fudgy.
They’re fantastic all on their own, but of course, we’re going to take them up a notch with some salted caramel goodness. Frosted with a simple yet spectacular salted caramel icing, a drizzle of salted caramel sauce, and a mini-pretzel twist, these cupcakes are to die for.
10. Chocolate Turtle Cake
Chocolate turtle cake is another phenomenal dessert with amazing flavors and textures. Just looking at it, you can already tell how ridiculously delicious it’s going to be.
This dessert has it all: chocolate cake, salted caramel, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and pecans all in one bite. It’s a party in your mouth!
11. Oreo Cake
Love Oreos? Why not transform those addictive sandwich cookies into an epic cake? This is another poke cake that will absolutely get you hooked.
The chocolate cake is made even more moist and flavorful with an Oreo pudding center and a whipped cream topping. It doesn’t stop there. Top this bad boy with crushed Oreo cookies for the most Oreo-sistible, Oreo-riffic treat imaginable.
12. Doctored Chocolate Cake Mix
Turn that plain chocolate cake mix into a ridiculously fluffy and fudgy birthday cake (or cupcakes)! You just need a few ingredients to make the magic happen: pudding mix, cocoa powder, brewed coffee, and sour cream. That’s it.
It’s incredible how a few pantry staples can transform a simple mix into a stunning, party-worthy dessert. Garnish it with some store-bought frosting, and you’re all set.
13. Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Bars
Capping off this list are these insanely scrumptious cake bars. They’re sweet with a little hint of peppermint spice, which makes them the perfect holiday treat.
Studded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies, these bars are moist and chocolatey on the bottom, with a minty crunch on top.
14. Death By Chocolate Poke Cake
You guys, this dessert is the ultimate cake for anyone who loves chocolate. Trust me, nobody can say no to this death by chocolate poke cake. This cake is all about the chocolate.
There’s chocolate on the bottom, on top, and everywhere in between. With a fudgy dark chocolate cake base, a mousse-like pudding layer in the middle, and chocolate whipped cream plus chocolate chunks on top, it’s what dreams are made of.
15. Chocolate Espresso Bundt Cake
This is a classic chocolate bundt cake that’s made even more special with espresso. If you’re not a big coffee fan, don’t worry, this cake doesn’t taste like it.
The espresso just enhances the flavor of the chocolate, giving you an even more chocolatey dessert.
16. Strawberry Fudge Poke Cake
Poke cakes are the perfect dessert for anyone new to baking. It doesn’t matter if your cake turns out a little dry or bland; just poke holes in it, pour in a flavorful liquid, and you’re good to go.
It’s also a fantastic way to turn a simple chocolate cake mix into a spectacular treat. For this recipe, you’ll flavor the cake with sweetened condensed milk, fudge frosting, strawberry pie filling, and fresh strawberries. Talk about over the top!
17. Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Transform the classic Texas sheet cake into outrageously delicious bite-sized cookies. They’re so much more addictive and way easier to make.
Soft, fudgy, and chewy chocolate cookies studded with pecans are frosted with a buttery chocolate icing. They’re the ultimate treat for chocoholics!
18. Chocolate S’mores Pudding Cake
Let’s bring back some childhood campfire memories with this decadent chocolate s’more pudding cake.
From the buttery crust to the moist chocolate cake, the silky pudding, and the marshmallow topping, it’s tough to pick a favorite part. Luckily, you don’t have to!
19. Toffee Poke Cake
This next poke cake recipe combines decadent chocolate, sweet and salty caramel, and crunchy toffee bits. From the appearance to the flavors and textures, this combination is simply divine.
And the best part? Even with what seems like a lot of components, it only needs five simple ingredients.
