During the holidays, cookies, pies, trifles, and tarts are the usual suspects when it comes to holiday treats, but let’s not forget about the majestic cakes!
Among all the delicious homemade Christmas desserts, there’s just something exceptional about a Christmas cake.
So, we’re switching gears and focusing on Christmas cakes. Let’s be real, what better way to top off a sweet celebration than by making it even sweeter?
Get ready to be amazed by these 15 delicious Christmas cake ideas that’ll blow your mind and leave your guests in awe!
From simple sheet cakes to fancy Bundt cakes and everything in between, these recipes are filled with all the classic holiday flavors.
But feel free to experiment with different flavors, too, because when it comes to Christmas cakes, the sky’s the limit!
Contents
- 1 Looking for Christmas Cake Inspiration? Try These 15 Recipes!
- 1.1 1. Christmas Wreath Cake
- 1.2 2. Simple Christmas Tree Layer Cake
- 1.3 3. Candy Cane Cake
- 1.4 4. Winter Cake
- 1.5 5. Malted Milk Melting Snowman Cake
- 1.6 6. Chocolate Yule Log
- 1.7 7. EASY Moist Fruit Cake
- 1.8 8. Chocolate Peppermint Cake
- 1.9 9. Apple Gingerbread Cake with Cream
- 1.10 10. Ugly Sweater Cake
- 1.11 11. Light-Up Reindeer Cake
- 1.12 12. Santa Cake
- 1.13 13. Christmas Swirl Bundt Cake
- 1.14 14. Coconut Almond Cream Cake
- 1.15 15. Christmas Tree Surprise Cake
- 2 Merry Cake-mas!
Looking for Christmas Cake Inspiration? Try These 15 Recipes!
Oh boy, whatever recipe you pick, each bite of these showstopping Christmas cakes will feel like sugar plum fairies doing a happy dance.
Trust us, these heavenly desserts will make Santa put you on his nice list for sure!
1. Christmas Wreath Cake
With a basic white buttercream cake as your canvas, all you need is some green fondant and red Sixlets to create an edible holly wreath that’ll bring the festive mood to your dessert table.
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
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2. Simple Christmas Tree Layer Cake
Try this classic Christmas cake for a magical holiday experience.
It’s a fluffy white cake with a spiced cranberry filling and a cutely decorated tree on the side.
It’s easy to make, so you can recreate your own with Tessa’s piping tips and your favorite holiday sprinkles.
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
3. Candy Cane Cake
Check out this festive Candy Cane cake!
You can save time by using a boxed cake mix, so you can spend more time decorating. The frosting is simpler to recreate than it seems.
Perfect for a birthday party that coincides with Christmas!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
4. Winter Cake
This one’s an excellent dessert for the winter holidays.
It’s got an almond biscuit crust, soft vanilla cake layers, and a vibrant filling of red currants and raspberries – further crowned with a velvety condensed milk buttercream and adorned with fresh berries, rosemary, and cinnamon sticks.
A feast for the eyes and a delight for the palate!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
5. Malted Milk Melting Snowman Cake
This snowman cake will turn any Christmas birthday bash into a winter wonderland.
Fluffy cake with creamy icing? Yes, please!
Let your little artists decorate their own snowmen on this sugary canvas!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
6. Chocolate Yule Log
Ever seen a cake that looks like a fallen branch?
This is a fluffy sponge cake with a sweet filling rolled up into a log shape.
This Christmas classic is straight outta France (known as Bûche De Noël), and believe us, it’ll make your holiday extra special!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
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7. EASY Moist Fruit Cake
Forget about soaking fruits overnight! This Christmas fruit cake is as easy as pie.
It’s super moist and packed with flavor – seriously, it’s so delicious on its own. But a little custard never hurt anyone!
Bake it today, and it’s just as good fresh out of the oven as it’s weeks later.
A lazy baker’s dream come true!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
8. Chocolate Peppermint Cake
See that cloud-like, minty-sweet meringue frosting on top of this rich chocolate cake? It’s like Christmas in your mouth!
Sprinkle on some crushed candy canes, and everyone will be obsessed with this chocolate peppermint dreamboat.
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
9. Apple Gingerbread Cake with Cream
Check out this warm, spicy gingerbread cake topped with perfectly caramelized apple slices!
This cake is fancy enough for your holiday dinner, but it’s also totally chill for a light breakfast with some yogurt.
It’s the perfect combo of sweet and spicy!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
10. Ugly Sweater Cake
This holiday cake is all about fun, not perfection, and super easy to make.
Just grab a store-bought cake (or bake your own) and slap on some frosting – no fancy piping is involved.
Then, go wild with the decorations: Santa, conifer, gingerbread man, goofy reindeer, and anything else that’s loud and proud.
Just like an ugly Christmas sweater!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
11. Light-Up Reindeer Cake
It’s Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, come to life… kind of.
This cake is super moist and yummy, with chocolate antlers and a super cute, glowing red LED nose.
Yep, you read that right, it LIGHTS UP!
This reindeer cake will be the star of your Christmas birthday party, guaranteed!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
12. Santa Cake
This Santa cake is so good, you might want to save a slice for the big guy himself!
Just kidding… or are we?
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
13. Christmas Swirl Bundt Cake
This glorious, two-toned swirl cake is just stunning, really.
It’s got these gorgeous red and green swirls, plus that creamy white glaze just ties the whole thing together, making the sprinkles pop.
You’ll be too busy admiring it to want to cut into it. But don’t worry, it tastes equally amazing!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
14. Coconut Almond Cream Cake
Layers of coconut cake, a dreamy coconut-almond filling, and a creamy coconut-cheese frosting – it checks all the boxes!
It’s the perfect cake for any special occasion – Christmas, birthdays, or just because you deserve a treat.
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
15. Christmas Tree Surprise Cake
For many of us, Christmas is all about the presents under the tree, but this incredible cake is right up there!
Imagine how thrilled your guests will be when they cut into this incredible cake and discover the sweet candy filling inside!
FIND THIS CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE HERE
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Merry Cake-mas!
Forget cookies for Santa this year – he’d much rather have a slice of cake!
Sure, those gingerbread men and peppermint bark are tasty, but let’s be real, these 15 cake ideas are next-level Christmas treats.
We’ve taken all your fave Christmas things and turned them into pure cake magic. Perfect for birthdays in December too!
And if you’re lucky, there might be a few crumbs left for you and your crew to enjoy with some hot chocolate.
So, what do you think? Are you drooling yet? Let us know your favorite Christmas cakes in the comments below!