The holidays are the perfect excuse to bake something beautiful, share something sweet, and fill your home with joy. Whether you love chocolate, peppermint, spice, or fruit, these 23 stunning holiday cake recipes will make your dessert table the talk of the season.
1. Classic Red Velvet Cake
Elegant, soft, and the ultimate showstopper for any holiday feast.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 oz red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and coloring.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients, pour into pans.
- Bake 30–35 mins, frost with cream cheese icing.
2. Peppermint Chocolate Layer Cake
Cool peppermint meets deep chocolate for the perfect winter pairing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Frosting:
- 1 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins.
- Frost and sprinkle with candy cane pieces.
3. Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
Bright, zesty, and perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Bake in bundt pan at 350°F for 45–50 mins.
- Top with orange glaze (powdered sugar + juice).
4. Gingerbread Layer Cake
Spicy, sweet, and full of cozy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Mix ingredients, pour into pans.
- Bake 25–30 mins, frost with cream cheese icing.
5. Eggnog Pound Cake
Rich, dense, and full of holiday nostalgia.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and eggnog.
- Bake at 350°F for 60 mins.
- Drizzle with eggnog glaze.
6. Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cake
A festive swirl that wows every guest.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Bake sponge on sheet for 12 mins.
- Roll in towel to cool, then fill and roll again.
7. Spiced Apple Cake
Moist, fragrant, and perfect with tea or cider.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 40–45 mins.
- Frost or dust with powdered sugar.
8. White Chocolate Cranberry Cake
Elegant and beautifully wintry.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix and bake 35 mins at 350°F.
- Frost with vanilla or white chocolate frosting.
9. Pecan Praline Cake
Buttery, nutty, and indulgent for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Bake 30 mins at 350°F.
- Pour warm praline frosting on top.
10. Chocolate Hazelnut Yule Log
A classic French-style centerpiece for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Bake sponge 12 mins, roll with filling, chill.
- Frost with chocolate buttercream.
11. Coconut Snow Cake
Light, fluffy, and festive.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Bake 30 mins at 350°F.
- Frost with coconut buttercream, cover with coconut.
12. Caramel Drizzle Spice Cake
Warm, sticky, and perfectly spiced.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cloves
Instructions
- Bake 40 mins at 350°F.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce.
13. Raspberry Almond Layer Cake
Elegant and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Raspberry jam
Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins.
- Layer with jam and frosting.
14. Hot Cocoa Cake
All the flavors of hot chocolate—just in cake form!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Bake 30–35 mins at 350°F.
- Frost with marshmallow fluff or frosting.
15. Orange Cardamom Loaf
Fragrant, citrusy, and beautifully aromatic.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
Instructions
- Bake 40 mins at 350°F.
- Glaze with orange icing.
16. Peppermint Cheesecake
Minty, rich, and simply stunning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Press crust in pan.
- Bake cheesecake 50 mins at 325°F.
- Top with crushed candy canes.
17. Toffee Pecan Cake
Sweet, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth good.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup pecans
Instructions
- Bake 30–35 mins at 350°F.
- Frost and top with extra toffee.
18. Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Rich ginger flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 mins.
- Glaze with powdered sugar icing.
19. Pistachio Cranberry Cake
Unique, colorful, and absolutely festive.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup pistachio pudding mix
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Mix and bake 35 mins at 350°F.
- Frost and garnish with nuts.
20. Chocolate Orange Cake
A luxurious flavor pairing that tastes like the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Bake 30 mins at 350°F.
- Frost with orange buttercream.
21. Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Festive, creamy, and easy to share.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup white chocolate
Instructions
- Press crust in pan.
- Pour filling, swirl cranberry.
- Bake 30 mins at 325°F.
22. Almond Snowflake Cake
Lightly sweet and elegantly simple.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Bake 30 mins at 350°F.
- Frost with almond icing, top with almonds.
23. Christmas Tree Layer Cake
A whimsical cake that steals the show!
Ingredients
- 3 layers of vanilla cake, tinted green
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
- Mini candies or sprinkles for décor
Instructions
- Stack and frost layers light to dark green.
- Pipe buttercream “branches.”
- Decorate with candies like ornaments.
Sweet Holiday Joy 🎄
These cakes aren’t just desserts—they’re memories waiting to happen. Bake one (or a few!) to share with family, neighbors, or your own sweet tooth. Whether you’re craving peppermint, spice, or chocolate, there’s a cake here to bring sparkle to your season.
Save, share, and let your kitchen smell like Christmas magic!
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