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55+ Christmas Cake Ideas for Celebrating the Season

Santa likes cake, too. Just sayin'.

Brian Woodcock

By the time December 25 arrives, you've already baked up plenty of Christmas desserts including holiday cookies, pies, homemade candies, and other baked Christmas treats. So how do you top all that when planning the ultimate Christmas dinner menu? With a homemade Christmas cake, of course! A little baking, a lot of icing, and a little time with a frosting spatula, and you can make something that will truly impress. Skip the cookies and put out a slice, with some milk, for Santa!

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Retro Christmas Tree Cake

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Coconut Angel Cake

Dressed in toasted coconut flakes, this cake is as light as freshly fallen snow.

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Santa Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Your kids will get a kick out of this super easy recipe inspired by jolly Saint Nick.

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Candy Cane Cake

Decorating this impressive sweet is an absolute breeze thanks to store-bought peppermint bark.

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Stained Glass Cake

Melted Jolly Ranchers become the perfect "panes" on this cake.

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Candied Pretzel Cake

This scrumptious cake delivers the best of both worlds: sweet and salty.

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Pine Tree Forest Cake

Create different sizes and colors of these sweet trees for a simple yet impressive display.

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Candy Cane Forest Cake

Twirl up a white cake covered with crushed peppermints and candy canes.

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Christmas Tree Sheet Cake

Ornamental gumdrops, M&M's, and starlight mints take shape around a caramel corn garland and a chocolate candy base. Colorful sprinkles in the cake batter give this cake a second helping of whimsy.

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Spice Layer Cake

Serve this gorgeous spice cake for a festive holiday dessert.

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Hot Chocolate Meringue Cake

For those who dream of less cake, and more icing—or for those who are gluten free, this delicious cake is heaven on the tongue and a snap to make.

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Gingerbread Cheesecake With Pecan-Graham Crust

It's not often that a cake can stop us in our tracks, but one look at the pecan-graham crust on this cheesecake and we were completely smitten.

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Mocha Bûche de Noël (Yule Log Cake)

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Christmas Candy Cupcakes

Enjoy tiny treats with trimmings such as M&M's and marshmallows. Pressed Laffy Taffy leaves lend a festive touch.

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Salted Caramel Pear Cake

You may not think to pair caramel and pears together, but this gorgeous cake is perfect if you're looking for something outside of the box.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Turn the traditional British dessert into this towering cake made up of date-infused layers, vanilla buttercream, and toffee sauce poured on top.

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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Hot Chocolate Cake With Whipped Marshmallow

A cup of hot chocolate goes into this chocolate fudge cake that also boasts chocolate cream cheese frosting and homemade whipped marshmallows.

Get the recipe at How Sweet Eats.

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Snickerdoodle Cake

The pockets of sugary sweet cinnamon in this cake make every bite taste like Christmas.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Coconut Cake

A fluffy coconut cake with rich buttercream frosting is great addition to your Christmas dessert table since it looks like it's dusted in snow!

Get the recipe at Cookies and Cups.

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Pink Peppermint Cake

How dreamy is this pink peppermint cream cheese frosting? It's only made more whimsical and festive with the added bonus of cute, artfully placed peppermint meringues.

Get the recipe at How Sweet Eats.

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Praline Layer Cake

Thick layers of toasted praline and salted caramel filling complement this fluffy cake that will make guests want more than one slice.

Get the recipe at Broma Bakery.

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Chocolate Ganache North Pole Cake

Chocolate lovers won't be able to get enough of this cake that's layered with rich chocolate ganache and covered in a browned butter vanilla frosting. A candy cane dipped in frosting signifies the North Pole, along with some reindeer cookie friends.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

Put a Christmassy spin on a classic pineapple upside-down cake with this confection that marries pears and gingerbread.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Hot Chocolate Cake

Want hot chocolate in cake form? Brew up some hot cocoa for the fluffy cake layers and whip up a homemade marshmallow frosting for this insanely delicious dessert.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Gingerbread Latte Cake

What makes this cake a gingerbread latte cake? Well, that would have to be the gingerbread spice cake layered with a delectable espresso buttercream.

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Caramel Gingerbread Cake

The caramel buttercream frosting on this cake is so delicious, you'll be eating it straight from the mixing bowl. You might as well make a double recipe—just to ensure you have enough for all your guests.

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Eggnog Cake

Out of all the eggnog recipes to make this holiday season, make sure you put this cake at the top of your list. It features the festive flavor in both the batter and the buttercream.

Get the recipe at Carrie Sellman for The Cake Blog.

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Christmas Cake

Show off your artistic abilities with this Christmas tree-adorned creation. The recipe is truly an edible work of art.

Get the recipe at Preppy Kitchen.

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Lemon and Elderflower Cake With Chai Spice Cookies

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Red Velvet Cake

Sugared cranberries add a stunning—yet subtle—touch to the top of this treat. As a bonus, they're also super tasty.

Get the recipe at Saving Dessert.

Christopher Michel Chris is the Senior Food & Garden Editor at Country Living, where he covers all things edible or growable.

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