Chocolate cakes come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors, and each variety offers its own unique indulgence. So whether you’re looking for something dense and fudgy or light and airy, there’s a chocolate cake for every occasion.
At Agrobio Int, we celebrate chocolate in all its forms, especially with our Lipem Chocolate range, which ensures you get the most authentic, rich cocoa experience all the way from Cameroon.
In this post, we’ll dive into the different types of chocolate cakes you can explore and bake using premium chocolate.

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Key Types of Chocolate Cakes.
Cake Type | Texture | Key Features | Best Lipem Chocolate for Recipe |
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Chocolate Sponge Cake | Light and fluffy | Airy texture with a delicate chocolate flavor. Ideal for layering with frosting. | Lipem Dark Chocolate 55% |
Mud Cake | Dense and rich | Fudgy and moist, often a heavier, indulgent cake. | Lipem Milk Chocolate |
Devil’s Food Cake | Moist and deep in flavor | Known for its rich, dark chocolate flavor and tender crumb. | Lipem Dark Chocolate 70% |
Black Forest Cake | Multi-layered with cream and cherries | Layers of chocolate sponge with cherries and whipped cream. | Lipem Dark Chocolate 55% |
Sachertorte | Dense with fruit filling | Austrian classic with apricot jam and a chocolate glaze. | Lipem Dark Chocolate 70% |
Flourless Chocolate Cake | Rich and velvety | Gluten-free, dense with a silky smooth texture. | Lipem Dark 90% |
Molten Lava Cake | Crisp exterior, gooey center | Small cakes with a liquid chocolate center that oozes when cut. | Lipem Milk or Dark Chocolate 55% |
Vegan Chocolate Cake | Moist with plant-based ingredients | A rich and indulgent cake made without dairy or eggs. | – |
Chocolate Cheesecake | Creamy with a dense crust | Cream cheese-based with a rich chocolate flavor. | Lipem White Chocolate or Dark Chocolate 70% |
1. Chocolate Sponge Cake

A chocolate sponge cake is light, airy, and full of flavor. Perfect for layering with buttercream or ganache, this cake is a staple in celebrations.
The secret to its fluffiness lies in the use of whipped eggs or baking powder to give it that delicate lift.
Try using Lipem Dark Chocolate 55% for a subtle yet indulgent chocolate flavor in your sponge layers.
2. Chocolate Mud Cake

For those who prefer something dense and moist, chocolate mud cake is your best choice. It’s rich, fudgy, and luxurious, often served in thick slices with minimal frosting.
This cake holds its structure well, making it perfect for decorating with layers of ganache.
Lipem Milk Chocolate provides the ideal creamy base for a mud cake that melts in your mouth.
3. Devil’s Food Cake

Devil’s Food Cake is known for its deep chocolate flavor and ultra-moist texture. It’s slightly richer and darker than your average sponge cake and is often paired with light frostings or whipped cream.
Devil’s food cakes are also known for their use of extra baking soda and dark color.
With Lipem Dark Chocolate 70%, the intense cocoa flavor really stands out, making this a favorite for chocolate purists.
4. Black Forest Cake

This German classic, Black Forest Cake, combines layers of chocolate sponge with fresh cherries and whipped cream. It’s a delightful balance between rich chocolate and fruity flavors.
For this, you can use Lipem Dark Chocolate 55% to maintain a light but balanced chocolate flavor that doesn’t overpower the cherries.
5. Sachertorte

Sachertorte is a famous Austrian chocolate cake that’s known for its combination of dense chocolate cake and a layer of apricot jam.
Covered in a shiny chocolate glaze, this cake is both elegant and indulgent. Lipem Dark Chocolate 70% is perfect for achieving the smooth, rich glaze that makes this cake stand out.
6. Flourless Chocolate Cake

For those avoiding gluten, a flourless chocolate cake is a decadent option. Its dense and velvety texture comes from the use of pure chocolate, butter, and eggs.
Without flour, the chocolate flavor takes center stage. Lipem Dark 90% chocolate is the best product that will give this cake an intense, bold flavor, making every bite a chocolate lover’s dream.
7. Molten Lava Cake

Molten lava cakes are small individual desserts with a crisp outer layer and a gooey, molten chocolate center. When cut into, the liquid chocolate flows out, creating a decadent experience.
The key to this cake is using Lipem Milk or Dark Chocolate 55% to achieve that perfect balance of sweetness and intensity.
8. Vegan Chocolate Cake

A vegan chocolate cake is just as rich and moist as traditional cakes, but made without any animal products. Substituting ingredients like eggs and butter with plant-based alternatives doesn’t compromise the flavor.
At the moment, all our chocolates contain some animal products. So keep an eye out on our blog or products page for any upcoming news on this.
9. Chocolate Cheesecake

For something creamier, chocolate cheesecake offers a blend of smooth cream cheese with the richness of chocolate.
The crust and filling both offer opportunities to experiment with different chocolates, but Lipem White Chocolate or Lipem Dark Chocolate 70% are perfect choices to complement the creamy texture.
Conclusion
No matter what type of chocolate cake you prefer, Lipem Chocolate offers a wide range of options to help you create your perfect dessert. From light and fluffy sponges to dense and fudgy cakes, there’s a chocolate cake for every occasion.
For more delicious chocolate recipes and inspiration, check out our full Lipem Chocolate collection here.