Although chocolate is commonly consumed for pleasure, there are health benefits associated with its consumption. Cocoa or dark chocolate benefits the circulatory system.7 Other suggested beneficial effects include anticancer effects, brain stimulation, antitussive, and antidiarrheal effects. An aphrodisiac effect still needs to be proven. (Source: Wikipedia) For those who love chocolate, here are some recipes you should definitely prepare for this upcoming February 14th. - Individual Chocolate Mousse. An easy chocolate dessert served in individual cups. - Chocolate Covered Strawberries. A delicious and light dessert of strawberries covered in milk chocolate. - Chocolate Fondant. Chocolate cakes with a center filled with melted chocolate from my friend Mari, delicious. - Chocolate Mousse with a Touch of Espresso. A great chocolate mousse recipe, the espresso adds a spectacular flavor. - Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream. For chocolate lovers, this three-layer cake is interspersed with rich chocolate cream and nuts.