Desserts are a staple in nearly every cuisine worldwide. Each has its unique history, with some desserts surrounded by legends and others linked to famous historical figures. The popularity of these delicious treats, collectively known as “desserts,” has inspired the creation of various unofficial holidays dedicated to individual desserts. For example, there’s Cake Day, Nutella Day, Ice Cream Bar Day, Carrot Cake Day, Pastry Day, Chocolate Day, and more. Eventually, these celebrations led to the establishment of a unifying event: International Dessert Day.
This holiday is informal and largely spread through personal enthusiasm and the internet. However, there remains some debate among dessert lovers about the exact date to celebrate International Dessert Day. Some argue for November 12th, while others advocate for February 1st. The latter date is likely tied to the immense popularity of cake pops, a dessert popularized in the United States by blogger and baker Angie Dudley. Cake pops gained widespread recognition and admiration in 2008.
Perhaps in time, a definitive date will be agreed upon. However, for those who can’t resist indulging in their favorite sweet treats more frequently, the exact date of the celebration isn’t all that critical.