National Chocolate Day

Name: National Chocolate Day
Start: 2025-10-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-28T23:59:59+00:00

October 28

Celebrate the richness of National Chocolate Day. This sweet special day is for one of the world’s favorite treats, and there’s a dark, creamy, and indulgent way to experience the chocolate-be it dark, milk, white, or little in between.

Be it fantastic facts about the journey that each bean goes through from being a raw material to a bar, discovering the latest recipes, or finding creativity through activities chocolate inspires, the day itself does wonders to make every taste go sugar-coated.

Take a tour of the worlds of chocolates through our top five books that will enhance your appreciation of all things chocolate, mark your calendars this one is unforgettable Happy National Chocolate Day!

Did you know that the secret to a super moist chocolate cake is adding a touch of mayonnaise? It might sound odd, but it really works wonders!

🔥🔥🔥Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable oil (or Mayonnaise)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or use dark chocolate for a deeper flavor)

Directions

1. Preparation of the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the eggs, then the buttermilk, vegetable oil (or Mayonnaise instead of vegetable oil for additional moisture), and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until well combined.
Carefully add the boiling water, mixing until the batter is thin and smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream just to a simmer (do not let it boil).
Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Allow the ganache to cool and thicken until it reaches a spreadable consistency.

3. Assemble the Cake:

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of ganache over it.
Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining ganache over the top and around the sides of the cake.
For a smooth finish, let the ganache set slightly, then smooth with a spatula.

Optional Toppings: