Chocolate Cake Day
When is Chocolate Cake Day? This holiday is always observed on January 27
Chocolate Cake Day is today. This January 27 holiday is a chocolate lovers delight, and a day to eat cake. Why this a day to “bake your chocolate cake….and eat it, too!” On this day, a white or yellow cake will not do. Nor, will part chocolate, part white suffice. It must be chocolate, all chocolate. You can make milk chocolate, dark chocolate, fudge, or any other type of chocolate. And, there’s only one flavor of frosting that’s acceptable to use today. Of course, you know what flavor to use.
During our original research, in the early 2000s, there were only a few references to this holiday anywhere, online or off. The few references we found were from Ecard and calendar websites. This might lead you to conclude that this is a day for (and by) the Ecard companies. But, we know better. This day is for you, and all of us chocolate lovers to savor and enjoy.
There are three objectives for today: To bake a chocolate cake. To decorate a one. And, to eat a piece or two. Of course, if you are too busy to bake or decorate a cake, then just eating a chocolate cake will certainly do!
Cliché of the Day: You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Author unknown
For the Diet Conscious: You just might not want to know that there a one slice of chocolate cakes has approximately 250 to 500 calories and 30 to 50 carbs. But, don’t let this keep you from enjoying a slice today.
How to Celebrate Chocolate Cake Day
Food holidays are some of the most delicious holidays of the year. Here are some ways that you can celebrate this tasty holiday:
- Bake a chocolate cake.
- Eat a piece (or two).
- Share your recipe with others.
- Bake a chocolate cake and bring it to your workplace to share with others. You might be voted “Co-worker of the Day”.
- Give a cake to someone in need of cheering up.
- Bring a chocolate cake to a nursing home.
- Post a picture of your cake on social media.
Today's Quote
“Let them eat cake”. This quote was first attributed to Queen Marie Antoinette.
History and Origin of Chocolate Cake Day
Despite our extensive research efforts in the early 2000s, we did not find the creator or the origin of this holiday. Also, a second search in the early 2020s did not find any information about the origin or creator of this day. Perhaps it was a baker who created it. Or, maybe it was a food company. Most likely, it was a chocolate cake…eater just like you and me!
Prior to 2015, this holiday was universally called Chocolate Cake Day. Then, sometime after 2015, many websites began to add the word “National” to the title of this holiday. Now, most websites are doing this. However, this change was not made by an unknown creator. Nor is there any congressional bill or presidential proclamation making it a true national day. As a result, we continue to call this holiday Chocolate Cake Day.
Definition of “National” Days – Find outwhy it is important to distinguish true national days.
This Day in History
In addition to Chocolate Cake Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- The Russians liberate Auschwitz in WWII. (1945)
- Tragedy strikes the Apollo space program as a fire in the command module kills astronauts Lt. Col. Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Lt. Col. Edward H. White, and Lt. Cdr. Roger Chafee. (1967)
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest musical composers ever was born on this day in 1756.
Related Holidays and Resources
Additionally, people who like Chocolate Cake Day will also enjoy:
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Want to become a chocolate expert? See Chocolate Trivia
More January 27 Holidays
In addition to Chocolate Cake Day, here is another January 27 holiday we’re sure you will enjoy.
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous January Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Chocolate Cake Day, or any occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Maiden Pinks
Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Frosting
Holiday Insights, where every day in January is a holiday, a bizarre or wacky day, an observance, or a special event. Therefore, please join us in the daily calendar fun each and every day of the year.
Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Chocolate Cake Day, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. and many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. January holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.
