Christmas is the season of warmth, joy, and gathering around the table with loved ones. And what could be more festive than a beautifully baked cake, filled with holiday flavors and decorated with love? In this collection, we’ve gathered 20 irresistible Christmas cake recipes – from timeless classics like rich fruitcake and spiced gingerbread to modern twists with chocolate, citrus, and creamy frostings. Whether you’re baking for a big family dinner, a cozy evening by the fireplace, or as a gift for someone special, these cakes will bring sweetness and holiday cheer to every celebration.

20. Christmas Cake Roll Recipe

A Christmas cake roll sounds like a festive and delicious treat!

19. Chocolate Spice Cake

Perfect for cozy fall gatherings and festive holiday celebrations, this old-fashioned chocolate spice cake is pure comfort in every bite. Made with buttermilk, molasses, and a blend of warm spices, it turns out rich, moist, and full of flavor. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the kind of cake that feels timeless, homemade, and absolutely irresistible.

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18. Christmas Bundt Cake Recipe

Bring a burst of color and cheer to your holiday table with this fun and festive Christmas Tie-Dye Cake! Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? This recipe is a playful twist on our popular Fourth of July version, but with merry red and green swirls perfect for the season. We first made it a couple of Christmases ago, and it quickly became a family favorite — both beautiful to look at and delicious to enjoy.

17. Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

Even though Christmas is often thought of as cookie season, this Cranberry Orange Pound Cake deserves a spot on your holiday table. Bursting with bright orange flavor and the tart pop of fresh cranberries, it’s festive, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating the season.

16. Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Bake up a festive Gingerbread Bundt Cake filled with warm holiday spices and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. This easy recipe is the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas gatherings — simple to make, beautifully spiced, and sure to delight everyone at the table.

15. Candy Cane Cake – Peppermint Layer Cake Recipe

This festive treat starts with a classic white cake infused with refreshing peppermint flavor, then topped with silky peppermint buttercream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes for the perfect holiday crunch.

14. Christmas Sugar Cookie Cake

This homemade Sugar Cookie Sheet Cake captures the flavor of a freshly baked cookie in cake form. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and festive Christmas sprinkles, it’s a simple yet irresistible dessert for the holiday season.

13. Easy Christmas Cookie Cake

This easy and festive Christmas Cookie Cake is a must-have for holiday celebrations. With its soft, chewy texture and pops of colorful chocolate chips, it’s a fun, family-friendly dessert that everyone will love!

12. Pistachio Pudding Cake (Watergate Cake)

This classic cake is bursting with rich, nutty pistachio flavor and has a wonderfully moist, tender texture. Finished with a light, fluffy frosting and a generous sprinkle of crunchy chopped pistachios, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With its lovely green color and simple preparation, this cake is a timeless favorite — perfect even for beginner bakers.

11. Colorful Christmas Yule Log (Bûche De Noël)

This stunning Christmas Yule Log, or Bûche de Noël, created by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis, is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday table! Elegant, festive, and full of flavor, it’s a dessert that will impress family and friends alike.

10. Helen’s Christmas Cake

This cherished recipe comes from my wife’s mother, Helen, and it’s truly exceptional. Rich, flavorful, and full of holiday spirit, it’s without a doubt the best Christmas cake I’ve ever tasted.

9. Nutella Whipped Cream Apple Cake

Treat yourself to this delicious Nutella Whipped Cream Apple Cake — a perfect dessert for any occasion. With the rich, chocolate-hazelnut flavor of Nutella, airy whipped cream, and fresh, juicy apples, it’s easy to bake and always a showstopper at the table.

8. Traditional English Christmas cake

This classic English Christmas Cake is a rich, dense fruitcake loaded with dried fruits that have been lovingly soaked in alcohol, making it deeply flavorful and perfect for the holiday season.

7. Banana Split Brownie Bottom Ice Cream Cake

6. Keto Rum Cake

This festive Keto Rum Cake, infused with warm gingerbread spices and topped with toasted walnuts, is the perfect low-carb treat for the holiday season!

20 Christmas Cake Recipes

5. A Festive Spice Cake Your Guests Will Rave About

This three-layer Spice Cake is filled with the warm, comforting flavors of the holiday season: cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, and cloves. Rich molasses and buttermilk make the cake tender, moist, and full of festive flavor.

4. Fresh Orange Bundt Cake

This Orange Bundt Cake delivers a bright burst of fresh citrus flavor, making it a perfect addition to any holiday brunch. It’s also a hit as a dessert, especially when served with a scoop of ice cream on top!

3. Ice Cream Yule Log Cake with Chocolate Ganache

This five-ingredient Ice Cream Yule Log pairs a light, fluffy chocolate cake with a creamy ice cream filling and a luscious chocolate ganache. Add a festive touch with cranberries and sprigs of rosemary for a beautiful holiday centerpiece.

20 Christmas Cake Recipes

2. Copycat Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

These Christmas Tree Cakes are a homemade twist on the beloved Little Debbie treat. Serve them at your holiday gatherings and watch your family and friends cheer! Every bite brings back that magical feeling — as if the holidays truly begin the moment these festive tree cakes appear.

20 Christmas Cake Recipes

1.Orange Cranberry Christmas Cake with Sugared Cranberry Wreath

This easy Cranberry Christmas Cake is a rich, buttery delight flavored with almond extract, orange zest, sour cream, and fresh or frozen cranberries. To make it extra festive, it’s finished with a glossy orange glaze and decorated with a sugared cranberry and thyme wreath — perfect for your holiday table!

20 Christmas Cake Recipes