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The Ultimate Excuse To Indulge: National Chocolate Cake Day

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

LIFE IS BETTER WITH CHOCOLATE (ESPECIALLY TODAY)!

 

"My policy on cake is pro having it and pro eating it!"

... Boris Johnson

 

It's is National Chocolate Cake Day! How are you celebrating this ultimate excuse to indulge? Who doesn't love chocolate cake? I've always said if I were on death row ordering my last meal, my dessert would have to be chocolate cake!

 

"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does it for me."

... Audrey Hepburn

 

National Chocolate Cake DayFrom classic recipes to creative spins, National Chocolate Day is about honoring the versatility and universal love for chocolate cake. Whether you're baking from scratch or picking up a slice from your favorite local bakery, National Chocolate Cake Day is a reminder that sometimes, life is best enjoyed one bite at a time.

 

Wondering about the history of chocolate cake? The Clements Library Chronicles provide some great historical background. They've even included a picture of one of the earliest printed recipes for chocolate cake in America.

 

Five great recipes for chocolate cake to bake on your own:

 

 

So how will you be celebrating National Chocolate Cake? Whether you enjoy it solo or share it with friends or family, there’s no wrong way to honor this delicious day. So dig in, savor every bite, and make today a little sweeter! Myself, I'll be celebrating with a slice of chocolate cake and a great cup of coffee! 

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 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - did Marie Antoinette really say, "let them eat cake" or was it merely a marketing promotion by Duncan-Hines. Curious and willing to indulge for the cause minds wonder and what to know the rest of the story.  Enjoy this special day!  

Jan 27, 2025 06:15 AM
Michael Jacobs

Nina Hollander, Broker - regardless of actual source, serving royals a slice of humble pie seems like just desserts for many who believe to tine own self be true.  Well, for forks sake, right.  

Jan 27, 2025 06:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs good morning, Michael. From everything I've read, Marie Antionette never said "let them eat cake." This was not attributed to her until decades after her death. It was also attributed to Marie-Therese, a Spanish princess who married King Louis XIV.

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Jan 27, 2025 06:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs oh my word, Michael... how do you come up with those words! :)))

Jan 27, 2025 06:33 AM
Michael Jacobs

Nina Hollander, Broker - your inspiration is a challenge to me.  Not always successful, I continue to try...

Jan 27, 2025 06:42 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

This day should not exist...especially when I need to try and lose a couple of pounds.

Jan 27, 2025 06:24 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I get it, Jeff... but on the other hand how sad would life we without a sweet day like this!

Jan 27, 2025 06:25 AM
Kathy Streib

I agree Nina Hollander, Broker 

Jan 27, 2025 10:07 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Good morning, Nina.
Yum. I love a good chocolate cake. I believe I saw that Cracker Barrel is giving a free piece of chocolate cake to anyone who orders a meal over $10 today. I doubt I'll go there today, but it is tempting. If I was in Charlotte you and I would definitely need to go find some.

Jan 27, 2025 06:37 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Carol Williams hi Carol... can't remember the last time I was at a Cracker Barrel... has to be at least 15 years if not more. But I'll have no problem finding me some chocolate cake at Harris Teeter.

Jan 27, 2025 06:41 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Hallelujah Nina Hollander, Broker . This is a day nearly worth taking the day off and heading to the bakery. Tomorrow may need to be Alka Seltzer day. 😄

Jan 27, 2025 07:03 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm hi Bob... but it would be so, so worth it! :)

Jan 27, 2025 07:10 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

I have to be strong. Chocolate cake is a good motivator, but I need to be strong.

Jan 27, 2025 07:07 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518  hi Gwen... nothing wrong with a little bit of indulgence now and then.

Jan 27, 2025 07:10 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina, I was a day early on making one.  It was so good and friends had it for watching the football games.

 

Jan 27, 2025 09:15 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Will Hamm hi Will... no reason it can't be chocolate cake every day!

Jan 27, 2025 11:32 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina- can you see me smiling???  When I saw what the day was, I hoped you'd write about it!  I contemplated making a chocolate cake today but Larry is watching his sugar, so...I may make a trip to HEB and grab a slice of chocolate cake!!!!!  

I must admit that I clicked on the old fashioned chocolate cake recipe and I have to try it!!!!

Jan 27, 2025 10:12 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... I have to do the same later today when I take Bingo to grooming... pop into Harris Teeter and get me a slice.

Jan 27, 2025 11:33 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Nina Hollander, Broker  You really have some wonderful recipes here I will have to bookmark this post and check out these recipes 

Jan 27, 2025 10:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Hannah Williams hi Hannah... I was looking for some "not so usual" approaches to chocolate cake. Glad you liked the recipes.

Jan 27, 2025 11:34 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, I might just have to ask Larry to visit our neighborhood bakery and find the richest, fudgiest slice he can today!

Jan 27, 2025 11:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... while he's at it, he should get two slices! :)

Jan 27, 2025 11:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I wish I had a slice of chocolate cake for the celebration of this special day.

 

Jan 27, 2025 12:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Hi Roy... you mean that Chef Dolores didn't bake you a chocolate cake today! Oh no!

Jan 27, 2025 01:48 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina my blood sugar, and waist line don't do well with chocolate cake, BUT my taste buds are very grateful when I have some.  ☺️

Jan 27, 2025 01:01 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto hi George... the trick is to have a really rich chocolate cake so that a couple of spoonfuls will do!

Jan 27, 2025 01:49 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your infectious enthusiasm for National Chocolate Cake Day is absolutely delightful, Nina Hollander, Broker! I love how you've reminded us to savor life's sweeter moments—thanks for sharing such a scrumptious perspective!

Jan 27, 2025 01:20 PM
Lew Corcoran

👍

Jan 28, 2025 06:57 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran oh, good one, Lew. I'm stealing that line from you!

Jan 28, 2025 03:59 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lew Corcoran ha-ha, Lew... it's my overall enthusiasm for anything chocolate! I'll take any excuse to celebrate!

Jan 27, 2025 01:50 PM
Lew Corcoran

I love chocolate, Nina Hollander, Broker, because it gives me energy to get more chocolate! 

Jan 27, 2025 05:29 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, funny, I thought of YOU first thing this morning when they said today was National Chocolate Cake day.    Going to a Mexican restaurant tonight with a friend, maybe we'll have a sopapilla for dessert, if we have room.

Jan 27, 2025 03:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox I don't know what it says, Joan, that when people hear something related with chocolate, they think of me. Kathy Streib said she just knew I'd have a post on this today! :) Meantime, I have no clue what a sopapilla is... but I hope you enjoyed it (and the meal).

Jan 28, 2025 03:56 AM
Joan Cox

A sopapilla is a Mexican dessert - dough deep fried, and you put honey on them.  They are really good, but we were too full last night, and still took half our dinners home.

Jan 28, 2025 07:54 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox thanks for the explanation. As I'm allergic to honey it's probably nothing I'd ever order. The Dutch has a similar deep fried dough with powdered sugar... but it's like eating rocks! 

Jan 28, 2025 11:52 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

I should have seen this earlier of the day as it would have been a great excuse for a double chocolate slice of cake, and of course share it with the #1

Jan 27, 2025 05:31 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 good morning, Ed... just think of it as doing something for the waistline by not knowing sooner in the day!

Jan 28, 2025 03:57 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  love chocolate in any form no need to have a day for cake... I had other chocolate today but will put cake on the menu soon:)Endre

Jan 27, 2025 10:29 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. good morning, Endre... I'm firmly of the position that any day that has cake in it is good day.

Jan 28, 2025 03:57 AM
Faye Y. Taylor
StepStone Realty, LLC - Floresville, TX
Country Living with City Convenience -Wilson Co TX

Nina,  LOL we are part of the Cracker Barrel rewards program and the email this week was for a free piece of Chocolate Cake.  

Jan 28, 2025 02:52 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Faye Y. Taylor hi Faye... someone had told my about the Cracker Barrel special... although I have to admit I haven't been in a Cracker Barrel in at least 15 years.

Jan 28, 2025 03:17 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

This post is right up Kathy Streib's sweet tooth alley, Nina. I do know this because we went to the Cheesecake Factory in Houston while I was visiting our son and his family. She ordered something that was chocolate on chocolate. It looked heavenly!

Jan 30, 2025 11:47 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

That sounds amazing, Nina Hollander, Broker!

Jan 30, 2025 01:51 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! try it, you'll like it, Wanda! 

Jan 30, 2025 01:54 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! hi Wanda, while I love chocolate, I will admit that if I order cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory it's Vanilla Bean Cheesecake... absolutely heavenly!

Jan 30, 2025 01:48 PM