Welcome to Once Upon a Chocolate Life!

At Once Upon a Chocolate Life, we believe that every day is better with a little chocolate. A rich, velvety truffle, a perfectly chewy brownie, or a steaming cup of hot cocoa on a chilly morning—these are the simple pleasures that make life sweeter.

Founded by Elizabeth, a lifelong chocolate lover with a passion for baking and a deep appreciation for the small joys in life, Once Upon a Chocolate Life has been around since 2011 (back in the old-school days of blogging).

Over the years, it amassed over 300 chocolate recipes, including some of the best brownie recipes, muffins, cakes, pies, and so much more.

It turns out that although much has changed over the last 14 years, one thing hasn’t.

We still love chocolate, drink hot chocolate everyday, and want to help you find the best chocolate recipes to share with your family, too!

The website was completely refreshed in 2025, so it may look a little different than you remember.

At the end of the day, chocolate is all about slowing down, being present, and finding joy in the little things. We firmly believe everyone should enjoy (at least) one cup of hot chocolate per day and savor the moment. 

If you’re looking for the perfect flourless chocolate cake, a Parisian-style chocolate chaud, or a chocolate-packed cookie recipe, we’re sure you’ll find something excellent to try.

This blog is run by Elizabeth, who is best known for her blog Pinecones and Acorns.