This food holiday on January 27 celebrates a cake frequently used to celebrate special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.

Chocolate cake probably originated soon after 1764, when Dr. James Baker of Massachusetts discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between millstones the way corn is ground into flour.

The earliest chocolate cake recipe published was in The Lady's Receipt Book by Eliza Leslie in 1847.

Celebrate Chocolate Cake Day by recreating Eliza Leslie’s recipe, or by gifting chocolate cakes to friends and loved ones. Host a cake tasting party or visit local bakeries to see what they have to offer.