I’m glad to find out December 16 is National Chocolate Covered Day because it’s Charlie’s Birthday. he turns 18 today but isn’t home and we will not get to see Charlie today. I’ve decided I will celebrate Charlie’s Birthday without him today.
When David gets home from work, I’m going to ask David if he will make a Chocolate Spice Cake with me and we can take a slice to David’s Dad and his uncle this evening and spend some time with David’s mom and celebrate Charlie today. Would you want to celebrate with us?
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day on December 16th is one of those delightfully quirky food holidays that gives everyone permission to dip, drizzle, dunk, and smother anything in chocolate — at least for one day. National Chocolate Covered Anything Day is a playful, indulgent, and perfect excuse to experiment with flavors you’d never normally try.
What National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Is All About
December 16 is dedicated to celebrating the versatility of chocolate and encouraging people to coat their favorite foods — sweet or savory — in melted chocolate. From fruit and nuts to chips, pretzels, or even more adventurous choices, the idea is simple: if you can eat it, you can probably cover it in chocolate.
News outlets describe National Chocolate Covered Anything Day as a chance to get creative and try bold new combinations, with some people sticking to classics like strawberries while others test salty, sour, or spicy snacks just to see what works.
Fun Ways to Celebrate
- Invite your friends and family over to host a chocolate fondue night
- Try dipping something you’ve never dipped before
- Make a chocolate-covered snack tray for friends or coworkers
- Share your creations online with #ChocolateCoveredAnythingDay
If you want, I can help you brainstorm creative chocolate-covered ideas, write a fun social post, or even plan a themed party. Just leave me a comment with what you’re looking for and I will get write to work on it.
If you’re in the mood for something cozy, aromatic, and deeply chocolatey, a chocolate spice cake is such a satisfying choice. The warm spices—cinnamon, allspice, cloves—play beautifully with cocoa, giving you that holiday‑adjacent flavor without being tied to any season.
What makes a chocolate spice cake so tasty?
- The cocoa gives you richness without overwhelming sweetness.
- Cinnamon, allspice, and cloves add warmth and depth.
- A touch of coffee (as in the recipe above) enhances the chocolate flavor.
- It’s flexible: bundt, layer cake, sheet cake—your call.
This recipe blends butter, brown sugar, applesauce, cocoa, and warm spices, then finishes with a simple cocoa‑coffee glaze. It’s moist, aromatic, and perfect for gatherings or a quiet afternoon treat.
If you’d like, I can also:
- Adapt it for dietary needs (gluten‑free, dairy‑free, low‑sugar)
- Convert it into cupcakes
- Suggest frosting pairings
- Build a shopping list
What direction do you want to take your cake adventure next?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
