Are you looking for the perfect cake to make for your Christmas celebration this year? This list of 24 Christmas Cake Recipes has you covered. Whether you love a traditional fruitcake, crave a cranberry orange treat, or prefer the spicy warmth of gingerbread, these Christmas cake recipes will undoubtedly bring a touch of joy to your holiday celebrations.
While Christmas cookies are a favorite of the dessert table, Christmas Cakes have their rightful place. Christmas layer cakes are a crowd-pleaser, often adorned with luscious frosting and decorated with seasonal touches like sprinkles or candy canes. These cakes can be made with rich flavors like spiced buttercream or even incorporate festive ingredients like peppermint or eggnog.
24 Christmas Cake Recipes
From pound cake to fragrant spice cakes, peppermint fudge cake to sugar cookie cake, this roundup features the best show-stopping Christmas cakes to impress your guests this year. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, attending a festive party, or simply baking for your loved ones, these cakes will add a sweet touch to your celebrations.
Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
This gingerbread cake recipe is hard to beat. It’s a simple-to-make cake that everyone will love. Perhaps this could become a new holiday tradition in your home.
Christmas Layer Cake (Funfetti Cake from Scratch!)
Ring in the holiday season with this Christmas funfetti layer cake! Made from scratch, it features two layers of moist, fluffy, and delicious cake, filled and topped with vanilla buttercream.
This Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is our family favorite recipe to enjoy during holidays and all year round. This pumpkin cake is tender, fluffy, and moist with a delicate crumb.
Looking for a moist, flavorful Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake to impress your guests? This tried-and-true recipe gets rave reviews! Easy step-by-step instructions await!
This Bacardi Rum Cake is a tried and true holiday cake that has been loved for many generations! Flavorful with or without the frosting, this cake is perfect to add to your Holiday menu!
Impress Your Guests with Festive Flavor: Elevate your holiday dessert table with this Christmas Cake Roll. It’s a showstopper that combines rich chocolate layers, a refreshing peppermint filling, and a festive presentation.
With the iconic combination of moist sponge cake and cream cheese filling, this gingerbread Swiss roll is sure to bring holiday cheer to any Christmas party.
This incredibly moist Maple Pecan Cake is my twist on a classic spice cake, featuring maple and pecans, coated with a scrumptious maple buttercream frosting.
This from-scratch sugar cookie sheet cake tastes just like a fresh baked cookie and is topped with decadent cream cheese frosting and Christmas sprinkles!
This Chocolate Ganache Cake is tender dark chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache! This easy, decadent cake is the perfect addition to your Christmas spread!
Rich and creamy, this easy tiramisu cake recipe is one of the best desserts we’ve ever had the privilege of devouring. A show-stopping no-bake treat, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests.
This Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake combines fluffy white cake, homemade strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. It’s a simple, delicious dessert for any occasion!
This five-ingredient ice cream Yule log features chocolate cake, creamy ice cream filling, and rich ganache, garnished with festive cranberries and rosemary for a holly jolly Christmas.
This Orange, Rosemary, and Chocolate Bundt Cake blends zesty orange with earthy rosemary and rich dark chocolate for a unique and aromatic dessert. Perfect for the holiday table, its beautiful Bundt shape and elegant flavors make it a festive showstopper!