Alright, listen up chocolate lovers – it’s that time of year again! World Chocolate Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to indulge in all the cocoa-goodness your heart desires. Whether you’re a dark chocolate connoisseur or more of a milk chocolate fan, this global celebration has something for everyone.
It is the best accompaniment to celebrate any joyous occasion be it birthdays or anniversaries, weddings or festivals. Chocolate is the ultimate bunch of happiness you can eat.
Some like the darker ones while those with a sweet tooth tend to go for the utterly sweet and smoother ones. No matter what your type is, let’s get together this “World Chocolate Day” on the 7th of July and take a luscious bite.
The very thought of chocolate can make us lick our lips in eagerness. This day gives us all the reasons to indulge in our favorite chocolate bar without any guilt.
Whether you are a fan of a candy bar, cake, brownie, or mousse, grab them today and celebrate this International Chocolate Day with your loved ones.
It was in the year 1550, that chocolates were first introduced to Europe until then Chocolate was only available to a few countries and regions, Mexico and Central America being a few of them.
It was only after 1550 when chocolates were discovered by foreign invaders and traveled to all countries across the globe and the world got to have their delicious cure for all day.
Today, chocolates may be the “food of gods” but it wasn’t always this way. It has been known that years back, chocolates were tagged as a bitter beverage rather than the sweet edible treat that is known today.
Joseph Fry in the year 1847 discovered a moldable chocolate paste by adding melted Cocoa butter back into Dutch Cocoa. It was in the year 1868, Cadbury started marketing boxes of chocolate candies in England.
Chocolates are perceived as a fattening indulgence, but when consumed in moderation, they can help our body and mind perform efficiently. Let’s take you through a yellow brick road and find out some must-known facts about chocolates:
Yes, you heard us right! Chocolates are actually good for health, provided they are consumed in moderate amounts. The darker the bite the more significant benefits it carries. It has been proven that dark chocolate can boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and help increase brain activity.
Thanks to all the antioxidants such as flavonoids, catechins, and polyphenols present in them. Isn’t it a perfect reason for all chocolate lovers to grab a luscious bite?
Amazed? Chocolates and weight loss, isn’t this the best thing you read today? We have all grown up listening to stories that chocolates can only make one fat and bulky. But that’s not true!
When consumed twice or thrice a week, dark chocolates like Hershey’s Exotic Dark Pomegranate Chocolate, and Cadbury Bournville Rich Cocoa 50% Dark Chocolate Bar available at Milkbasket can actually help in controlling weight and aid digestion as well.
Adding on to it, dark chocolates also lift up the mood and enable the function of the brain more efficiently.
The soothing properties of chocolate extend beyond its delectable taste. Studies have shown that the mere aroma of chocolate can have a measurable impact on brain activity.
Chocolate contains tryptophan, an amino acid that the brain utilizes to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.
Consequently, indulging in chocolate not only provides a temporary sensory delight but may also contribute to an improved mood and overall sense of contentment.
The physiological and psychological benefits of this beloved treat make a strong case for incorporating chocolate into a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
We all must have heard “Life is like a box of chocolates! One never knows what you’re gonna get.” Tom Hanks said it so correctly in the movie – Forest Grump and accepted all that came his way.
While for all chocolate lovers, there is more than what meets the eye. Chocolates are known to have their own fan-following and people cannot shy themselves from adoring them.
Chocolates are the most convenient way to express your love – a heart shape Ferrero Rocher says it all. For all the messy ones a sumptuous packet of Cadbury Silk would be a delight.
For those fond of dark chocolate, Bournville can be a choice. No matter what the reason is, we at Milkbasket have them all.
Generally by eating chocolates! Though there are different ways to celebrate this day, you can either stay comfortable and eat a bite of your favourite chocolate or either try something new and relish the taste like never before.
Fans of fruit and chocolate can experiment with something exclusive yet mouth-watering, a zesty passionate chocolate mouse cake could be a good option. Innumerable cocktail-inspired caramel chocolate could be a more sumptuous treat.
The purists can go for some rare and vintage collections of Cadbury, some cocoa beans, and some chocolate bars. Those looking for a savory kick can have some fabulous creamy texture or some mellow flavor.
Well, you must be amazed that all of these are easily available at the online milk delivery app – Milkbasket.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Oats | 50g |
| Almond milk | 220 ml |
| Water | 320 ml |
| Cooking Spray | 1 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tsp |
| Cocoa Powder | 2 and ½ tbsp |
| Maple Syrup | 2tbsp |
| Peanut Butter | 2tbsp |
| Dark Chocolate | 1 |
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dark Chocolate Chopped | 250g |
| Unsalted Butter | 130g |
| Granulated Sugar | 130g |
| Eggs | 4 |
| All-purpose flour | 130g |
| Cocoa Powder | 1 tbsp |
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Melted Butter | 10 tbsp |
| Plain Flour | 140g |
| Cocoa Powder | 40g |
| Baking Powder | 1 tsp |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla Essence | 1/2 tsp |
| Dark Chocolate Chips | 250g |
| Vanilla Icecream | 1 cube |
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Milk | 2 and ½ cups |
| Butter | 1 cube |
| Chocolate | 8 ounces |
| Baking Salt | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Sugar | 1/2 tsp |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 tsp |
| All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups |
1. Take a large saucepan, and boil milk, butter and chocolate over low heat. Once melted, let it cool for 10 minutes.
2. Take a large bowl and whisk eggs and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture until smooth. Once done add flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the chocolate mixture and mix well.
3. Move them all to 3 greased and floured 9-in.round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Take a small saucepan, and add melted butter and chocolate. For the filling, in a small saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Gently stir sugar and heavy whipping cream until smooth.
5. For the ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, until ganache reaches spreading consistency.
6. Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining cake layer. Spread ganache over top and side of the cake. Store in the refrigerator.
We hope these recipes might have grabbed your attention. By now you all must be wanting to have something sweet and chocolaty.
If you too would like to treat yourselves or your friends and family this International Chocolate Day then shop these ingredients from the online milk delivery app – Milkbasket.
Download the Milkbasket app, order your chocolates and other essential items before 12 am and get them delivered by 7 in the morning.
Isn’t that amazing? So what the wait, grab these at the earliest and make your chocolate day special by preparing scrumptious recipes and share with your loved ones.
While if you wish to prepare some different or just buy chocolates then you can get them too at Milkbasket – an online grocery service.
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