Best Of The Baking ChocolaTess

It's safe to say that no one has a sweet tooth for chocolate quite like The Daily Meal's Culinary Content Network member the Baking ChocolaTess. Kim, as she is known in the "real world," began blogging as an evening pastime to satisfy her craving for baking. Her blog features recipes both with and without chocolate, but her "torrid, wicked 'love affair'" with chocolate inspires most of her creations. From boozy cakes to fruity cobblers to, of course, the ultimate chocolate chip cookie, this baking whiz has come up with some of our favorite baked goods.

Click here for the Chocolatess recipes (slideshow).

Chocolate is a worthy addiction. Just ask the Baking Chocolatess, whose blog has reached tens of thousands of fans. According to Kim, "My purpose on the blog is to share recipes of really awesome desserts, ranging from healthy, rich & decadent to semi-homemade to completely homemade from scratch. I love baking with Greek yogurt, almond milk, oatmeal and anything and everything that requires chocolate.  Chocolate is my obsession!"

[pullquote:left]Her readers have certainly reaped the benefits of her enthusiasm. So, when you need a chocolate fix, there is a pretty good chance that this cocoa-laden collection of recipes will fill that need. Remember to pace yourself when picking what to bake — with so many confectionary possibilities at your fingertips, it is easy to overdose. Let's celebrate the scrumptious recipes that this food blogger has brought to our lives with a roundup of the best of the Baking ChocolaTess.

Why not throw some chocolate into your banana muffins? These will give you a boost of energy for an on-the-go snack.

This combination of two decadent foods will give you a sugary-sweet reason to wake up in the morning.

Angela Carlos is the Cook Editor for The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter and tweet @angelaccarlos.com.