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5 delicious chocolate cake recipes

Impress your family and friends and whip up the ultimate indulgent treat - a mouthwatering chocolate cake

Recipes taken from Mary Berry Desserts (published by DK, £18.99)

 

Chocolate caraque cake

Chocolate caraque cake
The long, thin scrolls on this spectacular chocolate cake are called 'caraque' in French cooking. In this recipe they are made with chocolate cake covering, which is very easy to use
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Chocolate truffle cake

Chocolate truffle cake
A gateau for a special occasion, chocolate truffle cake is a deep, three-layer cake filled and piped with a wickedly rich chocolate truffle mixture. The smooth glaze, a luscious combination of cream and chocolate, gives the cake a professional look
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Chocolate marshmallow cake

Chocolate marshmallow cake
Can be made the day before any special occasion
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Swiss chocolate torte

Swiss chocolate torte
This prettily piped and decorated chocolate cake has soured cream in the cake batter, an ingredient that is often used in Swiss, German and Austrian cakes to add moistness
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Chocolate cream cake

Chocolate cream cake
Can be made the day before and kept in refrigerator
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