It might be a bit early since World Chocolate Day is actually on Wednesday but prepping ahead of time can’t hurt. Chocolate in its many forms has been the focus of people around the world, I mean not every food gets an international day for its own right? The usually dark brown dessert can be part of a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle but like most things, should be consumed in moderation. One thing to keep in mind if you are looking to incorporate chocolate into a balanced diet is the darker the chocolate the better – for your health that is. Eating a bit of dark chocolate is a delightful way to boost your immune system.

The dessert is revered in museums all around the world and Turkey with its myriad of museums has, of course, one of its own.

One would continue writing about chocolate for hours but let’s get to the good part: The recipes!

The 'offensive' chocolate cake

Chocolate cakes can be made in many ways and we have covered here a few, some without gluten, sugar or dairy for those who cannot handle it or simply want to eat more consciously.

But this recipe today is a pretty old one handed down to me from my great aunt and the reason why I call it offensive is because it has a very racist name in reference to its dark color. I’m not going to honor this backward thinking but that is what it used to be called. Name aside, the velvety goodness of this cake is undeniable. And if you have ever made a cake, you may find the method of making this a bit different but it is definitely worth the effort.

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