Many people begin to think about baking festive treats as the holidays approach. Christmas cakes are a classic dessert that people of all ages can enjoy!
While many store-bought options are available, nothing compares to a homemade cake. This article provides 11 recipes for delicious Christmas cakes.
Whether you prefer classic cakes or something more modern, you are sure to find a recipe that will please your taste buds.
So get out your baking supplies and get ready to celebrate the season with one of these cake recipes.
1. Lemon & Elderflower Cake with Chai Spice Biscuits
This cake is a true showstopper. The buttercream is light and fluffy. Moreover, the delicate lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the chai-spiced biscuits.
The biscuits add a lovely crunch to the cake. The warm spices make biscuits the perfect complement to the sweet buttercream.
This cake is a wonderfully light and refreshing dessert you can enjoy this Christmas. The cake is also incredibly moist and tender.
This cake impresses your guests and is so easy to make. I highly recommend giving this cake a try. It is sure to please everyone at the table.
2. Red Velvet Pound Cake With Cream Cheese Glaze
This Red Velvet Pound Cake is delicious!
The perfect mix of sweet and savory is a must-try for any cake lover. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a rich cream cheese glaze that takes it over the top.
The best part is that this cake has easy-to-follow instructions and only requires one hour of your time. Trust me, this cake will become your new favorite, and every calory will be worth the input you give to make this cake.
It is perfect for any occasion, for example, birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. So go ahead and give it a try. You will love it!
3. Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Cakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
The holiday season is finally here, and that means it’s time to indulge in some holiday treats!
These Mini Cakes with Chocolate and Gingerbread are the perfect festive treat. When you make them with almond flour and cocoa powder, these little fluffy cakes are vegan, gluten-free, and oh-so-delicious.
They are perfect for holiday parties or as a special holiday treat for yourself. And they are so easy to make you will be whipping them up in no time!
So if you are looking for the best Christmas dessert this holiday season, look no further than these Mini Cakes.
4. German Apple Cake
There are few desserts as comforting and delicious as an apple cake. This classic recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a moist, dense cake base and a generous topping of thinly sliced apples.
The key to the perfect German apple cake is to use a variety of different apples so that each bite is a little different. I prefer to mix Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples, but you can use any type of apples you like.
And don’t be afraid to experiment with the spices in the recipe. A little cinnamon or nutmeg can bring out the apples’ flavor.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or dessert, the German version of apple cake is sure to please.
5. Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh apples and spices wafting through the kitchen.
And when that smell is coming from a homemade Apple Cider and Doughnut Cake, it is even better.
This cake is the perfect treat for a fall day, with its moist, fluffy cake and rich glaze. The best part is that it’s easy to make.
Thus, you can enjoy the taste of fall without spending hours in the kitchen. So go ahead and indulge in a slice (or two) of this delicious Doughnut Cake. You won’t regret it!
6. Cranberry Christmas Cake
A Christmas version of Cranberry Cake is unbelievably moist, fluffy, and loaded with fresh cranberries!
The tart berries add a delicious flavor to the cake batter and make the cake even more festive. Plus, the red color of the cranberries is simply beautiful.
It is easier to make than you might think and can be made in advance. Be sure to sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving for an extra festive touch.
If you are looking for a show-stopping cake this holiday season, look no further than this Christmas Cake. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
7. Christmas Chocolate Cake With Cranberries
This cake is everything a holiday dessert should be: festive, flavorful, and seriously impressive. You can make the cake batter with plenty of rich chocolate.
Moreover, the sugared cranberries and cranberry compote add a tartness and sweetness that perfectly complement the cake.
The whipped ganache frosting is the perfect finishing touch. It is light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Whether you are looking for a show-stopping dessert for your holiday party or a simple treat to enjoy at home, this Chocolate Cake is sure to please.
8. Yule Log Cake
Yule log cake, also known as Bûche de Noël, is a traditional holiday dessert of France origin. You can make the cake by rolling a thin sheet of chocolate sponge cake around a chocolate filling.
While the cake may look impressive, it is quite simple. Mascarpone Cocoa Whipped Cream and chocolate ganache are the perfect accompaniment to this dense and delicious chocolate cake.
The Cocoa Whipped Cream is light and fluffy, while the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent.
Each cake bite is moist and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the whipped cream. The chocolate ganache provides a beautiful contrast to it, making each bite even more enjoyable.
9. Christmas Tree Cake
Plenty of food items come and go with the seasons, but there’s one-holiday staple that’s here to stay: the Christmas tree cake.
You only need milk, baking soda, powder, butter, sour cream, vanilla, peppermint, egg whites, and flour for the cake.
Moreover, you can make buttercream frosting with sugar, unsalted butter, whipping cream, vanilla, and green food coloring.
The best part is that you can use ice cream cones to add the trees in your case decoration. The tree cake will surely be a hit whether you serve it for dessert or as part of a holiday buffet.
10. Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe
The traditional British cake is a rich, fruit-laden cake that has been a part of the Christmas festivities for centuries.
Today, this classic cake is still enjoyed by many during the holiday season. While there are many variations of the recipe, the traditional version typically calls for dried fruits.
You can use raisins, currants, almonds, and candied peel.
Soak the fruits in rum or brandy overnight before adding them to the cake batter. This long soaking time allows the fruit to plump up and become infused with the alcohol, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful cake.
You can also use apple or orange juice for a non-alcohol version of the cake.
11. Gingerbread Bundt Cake
There is something about the holidays that just makes you crave gingerbread. The rich molasses flavor, cinnamon’s warmth, and ginger’s bite combine to create a truly unique taste.
And when you use gingerbread to make a bundt cake, it is even better. The bundt cake is moist and dense, with a slightly crunchy top.
It is the perfect holiday dessert, and it is sure to please everyone at your holiday gathering.
So if you are looking for a show-stopping dessert that will satisfy your gingerbread cravings, look no further than this bundt cake.
11 Christmas Cake Recipes (Easy and Delicious)
Ingredients
Lemon & Elderflower Cake with Chai Spice Biscuits
Red Velvet Pound Cake With Cream Cheese Glaze
Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Cakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
German Apple Cake
Apple Cider Doughnut Cake
Cranberry Christmas Cake
Christmas Chocolate Cake With Cranberries
Yule Log Cake
Christmas Tree Cake
Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Directions
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a Christmas cake treat in 50 minutes or less!