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40 Best Christmas Cake Ideas & Recipes For The Festive Season

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If you’re looking for unique and delicious Christmas cake ideas to take to your Christmas parties, you’ve landed in the right place! Whether you’re organizing a Christmas party at work or you want to bake something delicious for your family and friends, there are plenty of festive options out there.

This list includes delicious traditional recipes as well as more innovative, modern recipes that are sure to wow your guests. To get the full recipe for each cake, simply click on the link given below each image!

Now, let’s get started!

 

The Best Christmas Cake Ideas

1. Christmas Tree Cake 

 

Christmas Tree Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On Preppy Kitchen

 

2. Gingerbread Orange Layer Cake

 

Gingerbread Orange Layer Cake

Get The Full Recipe On The Sugar Coated Cottage

 

3. Winter Birch Tree Cake

 

Winter Birch Tree Cake

Get The Full Recipe On The Cake Girls

 

4. Yule Log Cake

 

Yule Log Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Life, Love & Sugar

 
 
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5. Black Forest Naked Cake

 

Black Forest Naked Cake

Get The Full Recipe On What Charlotte Bakes

 

6. Christmas Cake Idea With Peppermint

 

Christmas Cake Idea With Peppermint

Get The Full Recipe On Preppy Kitchen

 

7. Gingerbread Amaretto Chocolate Tart

 

Gingerbread Amaretto Chocolate Tart

Get The Full Recipe On Lazy Cat Kitchen

 

8. Christmas Cranberry Cake Idea

 

Christmas Cranberry Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

 

9. Red Velvet Christmas Cake Idea

 

Red Velvet Christmas Cake Ideas

Get The Full Recipe On Saving Dessert

 

10. Snowflake Cake

 

Blue Snowflake Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Preppy Kitchen

 

11. Sticky Toffee Pudding Christmas Cake Idea

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding Christmas Cake Ideas

Get The Full Recipe On Bibby’s Kitchen At 36

 

12. Christmas Tree Shaped Red Velvet Cake

 

Christmas cake ideas: Christmas Tree Shaped Red Velvet Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Style Sweets

 

13. Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cake

 

Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Life Love And Sugar

 

14. Eggnog Cake

 

Eggnog Cake for Christmas

Get The Full Recipe On Cake By Courtney

 

15. Gingerbread Topped Christmas Cake Idea

 

Gingerbread Topped Christmas Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On Domestic Gothess

 

16. Traditional Christmas Fruitcake

 

Traditional Christmas Fruitcake

Get The Full Recipe On Ruchik Randhap

 

17. Festive Drip Cake 

 

Festive Drip Cake 

Get The Full Recipe On Afternoon Crumbs

 

18. Eggnog Cake

 

Eggnog Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On B.Sweet Dessert Boutique

 

19. Layered Red Velvet Cake

 

Layered Red Velvet Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Sugar Et Al

 

20. Yule Log Cake (Buche De Noel)

 

Yule Log Cake (Buche De Noel)

Get The Full Recipe On Stress Baking

 

21. Christmas Malteser Cake Idea

 

Christmas Malteser Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On The Organised Housewife

 

22. Snowman Cupcakes

 

Christmas cupcake ideas: Snowman Cupcakes

Get The Full Recipe On Little Sunny Kitchen

 

23. Poppy Seed Citrus Cake Idea

 

Poppy Seed Citrus Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On Chiara Passion (In Italian)

 

24. Santa Hat Cupcakes

 

Christmas cake ideas: Santa Hat Cupcakes

Get The Full Recipe On Midget Momma

 

25. Cream Tart Christmas Tree Cake Idea

 

           Cream Tart Christmas Tree Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On The Cake Blog

 

26. Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes

 

Gingerbread Christmas Mini Cakes

Get The Full Recipe On Nirvana Bakery

 

27. Christmas Cupcake Decorating Ideas

 

Christmas Cupcake Decorating Ideas

Get The Full Recipe On Preppy Kitchen

 

28. Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Cream Cheese 

 

Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Cream Cheese 

Get The Full Recipe On Half Baked Harvest

 

29. Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cake With Orange Buttercream

 

Salted Caramel Gingerbread Cake With Orange Buttercream

Get The Full Recipe On The Butter Half

 

30. Christmas Tree Cupcakes

 

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Get The Full Recipe On Preppy Kitchen

 

31. Lemon & Elderflower Cake with Chai Spice Biscuits (Vegan)

 

Lemon & Elderflower Christmas Cake with Chai Spice Biscuits (Vegan)

Get The Full Recipe On Cupful Of Kale

 

32. White Christmas Truffle Cake Idea

 

White Christmas Truffle Cake Idea

Get The Full Recipe On Vika Linka

 

33. Gingerbread Cake With Mascarpone Cream Cheese Frosting

 

Gingerbread Cake With Mascarpone Cream Cheese Frosting

Get The Full Recipe On Bluebowl Recipes

 

34. Snowman Cake Pops

 

Christmas cake ideas: Snowman Cake Pops

Get The Full Recipe On Tasty Kitchen

 

35. Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Liv For Cake

 

36. Christmas Cake Idea With Sprinkles

 

Christmas Cake Idea With Sprinkles

Cake By Little Nuggets Bakery

 

37. Caramel Gingerbread Cake

 

Caramel Gingerbread Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Liv For Cake

 

38. Chocolate Coconut Winter Wonderland Cake

 

Chocolate Coconut Winter Wonderland Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Sprinkles For Breakfast

 

39. Italian Cream Cake

 

Italian Cream Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

 

40. Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

 

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

Get The Full Recipe On Sugar Hero

 

Bonus: Sugared Rosemary Springs Cake Decor

 

Sugared Rosemary Springs Christmas Cake Decor

Get The Full Recipe On Ella Claire Inspired

 

I hope you enjoyed this post! Which one of these Christmas cake ideas and designs was your favorite? Also, are you more into traditional Christmas recipes, or do you like experimenting with new and exciting flavors? Let us know in the comments!

 

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