15 Best Christmas Cakes
Christmas isn’t complete without a festive cake, and I love baking up something special for the holidays. That’s why I’ve gathered these 15 best Christmas cake recipes, perfect for adding a sweet touch to your celebrations.
From classic fruitcakes to decadent chocolate and spiced gingerbread cakes, these recipes are full of holiday flavors that everyone will love. They’re great for sharing with family, friends, or bringing to holiday parties.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just love creating something sweet, these cakes are sure to impress. I love how they bring the warmth and joy of the season to every slice.
If you’re ready to bake something magical this Christmas, let’s dive into these delicious cake recipes!
1- Mini Santa Belly Cakes
Even the Grinch would agree that these Mini Santa Belly Cakes are the cutest Christmas treat ever!!
2- Red Velvet Pound Cake
This rich, moist red velvet pound cake is unbelievably decadent and the perfect festive holiday dessert! You’ll never guess the “secret” ingredient! SO good!!
3- Easy Gingerbread Poke Cake
This moist and delicious gingerbread poke cake makes an amazing Christmas dessert! Every bite is a tantalizing blend of holiday spices and sweet creamy filling. It’s irresistible and SO easy to make!
4- Candy Cane Cake
A classic white cake infused with cool peppermint, topped with creamy peppermint buttercream frosting and crushed candy canes.
5- JAPANESE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Incredibly fluffy and light Japanese strawberry shortcake made with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. This delicate and delicious shortcake is perfect for all kinds of parties and celebrations.
6- Tart Cranberry Christmas Cake
This tart Cranberry Christmas Cake recipe is full of bright flavor that is fantastic for any holiday gathering! A simple boxed cake mix gets a holiday makeover with fresh cranberries, some orange zest and a touch of almond extract.
7- Christmas Sugar Cookie Cake
The homemade Christmas cake resembles the flavor of a and is topped with a cream cheese frosting and holiday sprinkles.
8- Christmas Jello Poke Cake
Christmas jello poke cake is a sweet and colorful holiday treat that’s just as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Infuse your favorite boxed cake mix with pockets of strawberry and lime jello to create a moist and delicious cake that’s the perfect dessert for the holiday season.
9- Christmas Tree Coffee Cake
Christmas Tree Coffee Cake is perfect for the holidays and made with crescent rolls. This easy Danish recipe is festive and delicious for Christmas morning.
10- Christmas Dirt Cake Recipe
This easy Christmas dirt cake recipe will be the star of the dessert table. Everyone will go crazy over the creamy layers of Oreo cookies and pudding. It is so festive topped with Christmas tree cakes and sure to be a hit.
11- Vegan Christmas Cake
This Vegan Christmas Cake is rich with fruit and booze and is just as amazing made a few days before Christmas or up to 8 weeks before! I promise either way it is utterly delicious.
12- Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake
Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake is a festive Italian cake with luscious mascarpone, whipped cream, and vibrant raspberry jam decorated with pistachios, pomegranate seeds, and powdered sugar.
13- Easy Christmas Cake Recipe
This is a simple, delicious Christmas cake recipe, packed with fruit and decorated with a classic covering of marzipan and fondant icing.
14- Flourless Almond Cake
This flourless almond cake is amazingly tender and moist. Made with almond meal and flavored with lemon zest, it’s topped with sliced almonds and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
15- CRANBERRY CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE
Cranberry Cake with Butter Sauce is the perfect dessert for a holiday party made with tart cranberries and drizzled with warm butter sauce.
This cranberry Christmas Cake is easy to make and bring to your holiday gatherings or to serve your family for dessert.
