If you are looking for holiday dessert table recipe, make one of these Christmas Cake Recipes. These Christmas desserts are perfect for the holiday season.
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Holiday baking is a must and Christmas cakes are always on the list. We usually make a cheesecake, yule log cake and bundt cake recipes. You will love how easy they are to make and made with simple ingredients.
These cakes are full of flavor and tastes amazing. We love to use different frosting depending on the cake. You can easily top with a cream cheese frosting or a buttercream frosting.
Best Christmas Cake Recipes
These 11 cake recipes are made with simple ingredients. I love to have my family to come over to help and everyone leaves with a slice of holiday desserts.
No matter your taste or the flavour you desire, you can choose one of these Christmas cake desserts.
1. Christmas Cake Pops
Cake pops can be made into a variety different options. Make Reindeer cake pop, snowman cake pop, or even Christmas tree cake pops for all your holiday plans.
The kids love to help to dip the bite size treats into melted chocolate and add the sprinkles. Use different flavors of cake batter to what you prefer.
Christmas Cake Pops
If you are looking for a fun and festive treat for you next holiday party, make Christmas Cake Pops. These cake pops make the best dessert and are easy to make.
Christmas Cake Pops
2. Christmas M&M Cookie Cake
This Christmas M&M Cookie Cake is loaded with flavor. It is made from scratch and decorated with fun and festive colors. It is packed with chocolate chips which makes it the ultimate Christmas dessert.
We love the simple ingredients and the red and green sprinkles.
Christmas M&M Cookie Cake Recipe
This Christmas M&M Cookie Cake Recipe is the perfect dessert for all your holiday gatherings. It is fun and festive and easy to make.
Christmas M&M Cookie Cake Recipe
3. Christmas Coffee Cake
If you love making a special breakfast on Christmas morning, make this coffee cake. The warm spices mixed with the made from scratch cake batter makes this coffee cake a family favorite.
This coffee cake is topped with nuts to give this cake so much flavor.
Christmas Coffee Cake
Christmas Coffee cake is the perfect breakfast to make Christmas Morning. The cinnamon streusel topping make this cake so flavorful.
Christmas Coffee Cake
4. Christmas Tree Cake Pops
Cake pops are fun to make as it starts with a cake mix and combine with frosting. This allows you to easily form into a Christmas Tree for a fun and festive dessert. These bites size treats are simple to prepare and always a family favorite.
Instead of using M&M, you can top with peppermint candies. You can crush candy canes for delicious flavor.
Christmas Tree Cake Pops
If you are looking for a fun and festive dessert this holiday, make these Christmas Tree Cake Pops. Delicious and easy to make.
Christmas Tree Cake Pops
5. Christmas Dump Cake
We love making dump cake recipes. They only require a few ingredients and the results are a easy dessert that everyone loves. There is no need for a mixing bowl in this recipe. All the ingredients get layered in a baking dish and baked for the best dessert.
This recipe only requires 4 ingredients and bakes perfectly in a cake pan. Cranberry sauce makes this fruit cake so delicious but you can use different pie filling. We have used cherry pie filling for a delicious dump cake recipe.
Christmas Dump Cake
This Christmas Dump Cake is the perfect holiday dessert. You only need 4 ingredients to make cranberry dump cake.
Christmas Dump Cake
6. Grinch Cake Pops
We start with red velvet cake and then mixed with cream cheese frosting to form the cake into cake balls. Then the Christmas cake pop are dipped into a fun melted green color and decorated for the perfect holiday dessert.
Feel free to use other cake mix to make these cake pops. We have used a vanilla cake mix as well as a chocolate cake mix. These cake pops are perfect for a Grinch themed party.
Grinch Cake Pops
If you are looking for a fun and easy dessert for Christmas, make these Grinch Cake Pops. Simple ingredients make these so fun and festive.
Grinch Cake Pops
7. Grinch Cake Balls
This recipe is so easy to make as it starts with a boxed cake mix. We used red velvet cake mix, but any flavor will work. Use a candy coating such as green candy melts to create the best holiday dessert.
If you are looking for a fun and festive Christmas cake pop, make Grinch Cake Balls. Serve them for your Christmas party or while you are decorating the Christmas tree.
Grinch Cake Balls
Grinch Cake Balls is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. This cake balls recipe starts with a cake mix and transforms into the perfect holiday treat.
Grinch Cake Balls
8. Oreo Cake Pops
These easy instructions make this dessert so easy to make. Oreo balls are dipped in melted chocolate for the perfect amount of sweetness. If you are needing an easy holiday dessert, make Oreo cake balls.
Cake pops are a must to make every holiday. You can easily add sprinkles for the holiday you are celebrating.
Oreo Cake Pops
Oreo Cake Pops are the perfect no bake holiday treat. Oreo crumbs combined with cream cheese make a delicious bite size treat.
Oreo Cake Pops
9. Red Velvet Trifle
If you love Red velvet then you need to make this Christmas dessert. The dessert is layered in a trifle dish to display the beautiful colors. This is the perfect Christmas dessert but you can make it for any holiday.
Top with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
Red Velvet Trifle Recipe
This Red Velvet Trifle is the perfect dessert to bring for Christmas dinner. Layered in a Trifle dish to display the red velvet cake and cream cheese mixture.
Red Velvet Trifle Recipe
10. Chocolate Cake
Using a box cake mix is quick and easy but there is nothing better than a chocolate cake from scratch. It is delicious and easy to make. If you are a baker, then you probably already have all the ingredients.
We love to top with a cream cheese frosting, but you can also dust with powdered sugar. Serve for after dinner dessert or with your morning coffee.
You can also make this as a layer cake but baking in round cake pans.
Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
Learn how to make this easy chocolate cake recipe from scratch. It is so delicious and actually very simple to make.
Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
11. Angel Food Cake
This Angel Food Cake is the perfect Christmas dessert. Angel food cake is light, refreshing and easy to make. You can top it with a frosting or with slice fruit.
The steps to make this cake are easy and it always easy to display this beautiful cake. This is a show stopping dessert.
Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake is a light and fluffy cake that is amazing topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Easy steps to make a classic cake recipe.
Angel Food Cake
12. Cookie Cake with Cake Mix
How to make Cookie Cake with Cake Mix
Skip the bakery and learn how to make cookie cake with cake mix at home. It is perfect for birthdays but easy enough for any day of the week!
How to make Cookie Cake with Cake Mix
13. Strawberry Crunch Cake
Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe
Strawberry Crunch Cake has all the similar flavors of the strawberry crunch ice cream bars. Full of flavor moist strawberry cake with a crunchy topping.
Strawberry Crunch Cake Recipe
14. Lemon Angel Food Cake
Lemon Angel Food Cake
This Lemon Angel Food Cake Recipe is a delicious cake recipe that is made with 2 ingredients. Add a whipped cream topping with slice lemons for a tasty recipe.
Lemon Angel Food Cake
15. Paula Deen Strawberry Cake
Paula Deen Strawberry Cake
Make this Paula Deen Strawberry Cake for someone special today. Two round cakes are stacked and frosted for a beautiful strawberry cake recipe.
Paula Deen Strawberry Cake
16. Pumpkin Cake
Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
If you love all things Pumpkin, this Easy Pumpkin Cake recipe is a must try. It is so easy with only 3 ingredients and sure to be a hit with everyone that tries this delicious cake.
Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
17. Best Smores Cake
The Best S’mores Cake Recipe
This amazing S’mores cake recipe will take dessert to a new level! It’s loaded with chocolate, marshmallows and more! It’s so moist and baked to perfection. Each bite is packed with all things chocolate!
The Best S’mores Cake Recipe
18. Heaven on Earth Cake
Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe
Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe is creamy, delicious and topped with cherries and cream. If you are craving a sweet and heavenly treat, then this is it.
Heaven on Earth Cake Recipe
19. Easy Coffee Cake
Easy Coffee Cake Recipe Jump to Recipe
This Easy coffee cake recipe will be a hit at breakfast, weekend brunch or your next gathering. It is simple and delicious with crumb topping. Add a cup of coffee and you will be set.
Easy Coffee Cake Recipe Jump to Recipe
20. Chocolate Icebox Cake
Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe
Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe is an easy no-bake dessert for any occasion. It has simple ingredients and a easy process. It is every chocolate lovers dream dessert!
Chocolate Icebox Cake Recipe
21. 2 Ingredient Strawberry Cake
2 Ingredient Strawberry Cake Recipe
This easy strawberry cake recipe is an all time family favorite at our house. With only 2 ingredients, I think you will fall in love with this soda cake too! It is so easy the kids can make it without any measuring required.
2 Ingredient Strawberry Cake Recipe
22. Jello Poke Cake
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe is the perfect dessert to bring to family gatherings, pot lucks, holidays and more. With just a few ingredients, this cake is super easy to make and even the kids can help.
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake Recipe
23. Melted Ice Cream Cake
Melted Ice Cream Cake Recipe
Melted ice cream cake is such a fun dessert and super easy. The cake is really moist and the glaze is delicious.
Melted Ice Cream Cake Recipe
24. Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe is going to become a new go-to treat during the holiday season. A simple cake mix paired with pumpkin and a homemade streusel topping creates a deliciously moist cake for breakfast or dessert.
Easy Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe
25. Red Velvet Poke Cake
Red Velvet Poke Cake Recipe
If you love red velvet, this easy red velvet poke cake recipe is a game changer. From the rich cake drenched with sweetened condensed milk to the decadent cream cheese frosting, it is literally a dream come true for red velvet fans.
Red Velvet Poke Cake Recipe
26. Pumpkin Cake Mix
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies Recipe Jump to Recipe
Satisfy your pumpkin craving with only 3 ingredients. Make these super easy and delicious Pumpkin cake mix cookies. They are effortless and so easy!
Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies Recipe Jump to Recipe
27. Vanilla Cake
Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe
Learn how to make a vanilla cake from scratch! This homemade vanilla cake recipe is so easy and is so better than a mix. You’ll be shocked how moist this cake turns out!
Easy Vanilla Cake Recipe
28. Crock pot Cherry Dump Cake
Crock pot Cherry Dump Cake
Crock Pot Cherry Dump Cake Recipe is so easy with only 3 ingredients needed to make this decadent dessert. Sweet cherries and the best topping come together for a cake recipe that will melt in your mouth.
Crock pot Cherry Dump Cake
29. Heart Shaped Cake
How to Make a Heart Shaped Cake
Learn how to make a heart shaped cake without any special pans or supplies required. This is super easy and you probably already have what you need at home!
How to Make a Heart Shaped Cake
30. Cinnamon Cake Recipe
Easy Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe
My entire family loves this lazy day Cinnamon Bundt Cake recipe. It’s easy to throw together but it looks like it took hours to make! This will become your favorite cake to make!
Easy Cinnamon Bundt Cake Recipe
31. Chocolate Cola Cake
Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Recipe
My entire family and I all love a delicious sheet cake. I think it’s a southern thing but this Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Recipe is definitely up there as one of my favorite cake recipes.
Chocolate Coca Cola Cake Recipe
32. Oreo Mug Cake
Oreo Mug Cake Recipe
Oreo mug cake has only 2 ingredients and takes just 90 seconds. It is the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth quickly.
Oreo Mug Cake Recipe
33. Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
This Crockpot Lava Cake Recipe is out of this world. The chocolate is so decadent. The lava topping is amazing with chocolate chips and chocolate pudding. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream and it is SO delicious!
Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
34. Crock pot Peach Dump Cake
Crock pot Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Crock pot peach dump cake is decadent and tasty for the perfect dessert without any work. With only 3 ingredients, enjoy peach dump cake recipe any day of the week!
Crock pot Peach Dump Cake Recipe
35. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
15 Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Oh my… oh my! Are you ready for an amazing dessert that is easy enough to make every night but fancy enough to serve when you have guests? Today we are making this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, with a secret ingredient that makes it ready in only 15 minutes!
15 Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
36. Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake
Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
This simple mandarin orange angel food cake recipe only needs 3 simple ingredients! The result is a super moist cake that can easily be thrown together in minutes.
Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake Recipe
37. Ice Cream Cake
Easy Ice cream Cake Recipe
I love ice cream cake but it can be a ton of work to make from scratch. You are going to love this easy ice cream cake recipe. Now my family can enjoy ice cream cake without all the work!
Easy Ice cream Cake Recipe
38. Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe
This Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake is a show stopper! The layers of strawberry cake, cheesecake and crumb topping make this decadent cake taste amazing.
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe
39. Slow Cooker Better than Sex Cake
Slow Cooker Better Than Sex Cake
Slow cooker better than sex cake is so luscious and really easy in the crock pot. Delicious layers of decadent cake, chocolate, caramel and more make this oh so amazing.
Slow Cooker Better Than Sex Cake
40. Cinnamon Roll Cake
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
This easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe is everything you love about a cinnamon roll, but without all of the work! You’ll be sharing this recipe will all of your family and friends! They will be impressed that you made this from scratch.
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
41. Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Butterscotch chocolate chip cookie bars make an easy dessert using a cake mix. Each bar is gooey and delicious with tons of butterscotch and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookie Bars
42. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake
3 ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
You will not believe how simple and delicious this Strawberry icebox cake is! With only 3 ingredients, this dessert can be made in a flash! It’s the perfect summer dessert or anytime of the year!
3 ingredient Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
43. German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Bars
German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Bars Recipe
German Chocolate Cheesecake Bars has the perfect combination of yummy coconut, nuts, cheesecake and more! It is the best treat to make and each bite is decadent!
German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Bars Recipe
44. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe
This chocolate chip cookie cake recipe is everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie but in a cake! Each bite is a tender cake filled with the perfect amount of chocolate. Basically, it is heaven in every bite!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe
Cakes are always a family dessert for Christmas. But you can easily make cookies, pies, or cheesecakes. These desserts bake easily in the oven in a 9-inch cake tin.
During the holiday season I try to make sure I always have eggs, flour, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk and parchment paper. These simple ingredients help make the best desserts for Christmas.
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