These stunning Christmas cakes and cupcakes make your dessert table merry and bright for the holidays. Few things in life bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart than biting into the most delicious dessert treat. A little pop of sweetness is the perfect end to a sumptuous holiday feast shared with family and friends.
Lotus Biscoff Cake
This Lotus Biscoff cake recipe combines moist brown sugar sponge cake layers, Biscoff spread, and a luxurious Biscoff buttercream (mousseline cream, to be exact). Caramel, cinnamon, brown sugar, and spicy flavor can be found in this Lotus Cake recipe, which you can make easily by following my step-by-step baking guide.
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White Chocolate Cupcakes
Try these deliciously decadent white chocolate cupcakes with a moist sponge and silky smooth frosting. They're dainty and elegant but pack a punch of flavor while being balanced in sweetness.
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
This Ferrero Rocher cake is the ultimate celebration cake with moist chocolate hazelnut sponges, silky Nutella mousseline cream (cooked chocolate pastry cream enriched with Nutella and butter), lots of crunchy hazelnuts, and crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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Biscoff Cupcakes
If you love Biscoff, you should definitely try this Biscoff cupcake recipe! Imagine moist cupcakes with caramel, spicy flavors, Biscoff butter filling, and the most delicious Biscoff frosting. Making the Biscoff cupcakes with Biscoff buttercream is not difficult but super easy!
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Crème Brûlée Cake
Your classic crème brûlée dessert just got even better with this irresistible vanilla crème brûlée cake! This eye-catching dessert is made with a light and spongy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy homemade vanilla pastry cream, and then brought to life with a caramelized layer of crunchy burnt sugar. It will quickly become one of your favorites!
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Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
Chocolate caramel cupcakes consist of crazy moist chocolate cupcakes filled with sticky and buttery homemade caramel sauce and covered with a light caramel whipped mascarpone cream frosting. They are fluffy and tender with the most amazing chocolate and caramel notes without being overly sweet.
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Red Velvet Cake
This vibrant red velvet cake is perfect for any special occasion and is sure to steal the show with its star ingredient - an airy and downright delicious cream cheese mousse. A fluffy mousse layer beautifully complements every layer of soft cake, also adding a delightful contrast in texture.
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Tiramisu Cupcakes
The classic Italian dessert gets a makeover with tiramisu cupcakes. It's like a mini tiramisu! You won't believe how rich and silky the mascarpone frosting is, and furthermore, the cocoa powder makes it even better.
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Hazelnut Cake
This is seriously the best hazelnut cake, a festive cake consisting of melt-in-your-mouth buttery hazelnut sponge cakes, and a silky hazelnut mousseline cream that is enriched with hazelnut praline paste. This hazelnut layered cake recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious, moist cake that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These Christmas tree cupcakes will impress everyone around the Christmas table as they look as good as they taste! The recipe is easy, fun, and delicious, with a tender, moist chocolate cupcake and creamy buttercream frosting. It's the perfect festive cupcake to please all your family and friends!
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Christmas Tree Cake
Unlike many other Christmas tree cake recipes that are made with buttercream and green food coloring, this cake consists of 6 layers of moist chocolate sponges that are filled with silky chocolate ganache and decorated with the most wonderful, fluffy pistachio whipped ganache that brings natural color and flavor to the cake!
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These moist hot chocolate cupcakes are the perfect winter dessert to help you get cozy by the fireplace! They're made with a rich chocolate sponge base and fluffy vanilla Chantilly cream, then topped with melted chocolate and a toasted marshmallow for the perfect finishing touch.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake
This exceptional pecan upside down cake is a perfect dessert. The excellent harmony of moist yogurt cake as the base and caramelized pecan topping! The cake can be made in any pan you have, even in a Bundt pan to turn it into a festive Pecan Upside Down Bundt cake for any occasion!
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Eggnog Cupcakes
Jump into the holiday season with these Eggnog Cupcakes, topped with a smooth Ermine buttercream and decorated with pearls to create the perfect holiday cupcakes.
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Yule Log Cake
Impress your guests this holiday season with a bûche de noël, also known as a yule log cake. The chocolate sponge cake has a mascarpone filling and chocolate ganache frosting that is absolutely delicious! The decoration makes this dessert quite festive for Christmas.
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Christmas Lights Cupcakes
Consider making these fun Christmas lights cupcakes to add a dash of electric holiday fun to your dessert table! These adorable Christmas light treats will have everyone at your Christmas party lighting up with delight.
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Gingerbread Bundt Cake
Trim your tree, sing some carols, and then sweeten your holiday with a Gingerbread Bundt Cake. Soft, moist, and filled with the perfect mix of festive flavors, this Christmas cake is a delicious way to celebrate the season.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes
Get in the holiday spirit with these festive gingerbread cupcakes! They are made with seasonal spices for the ultimate Christmas dessert. The cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top is the perfect complement. Serve these at your next holiday party!
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Traditional Fruit Cake
Making a Christmas cake is simpler than a stroll in the snow. It's largely as straightforward as your basic cake recipe, with just one catch: you'll want to kick things off three days in advance by soaking the fruit in brandy, whisky, or rum. After all, what's a Christmas fruit cake without a hint of boozy warmth to ignite that holiday spirit?
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes
You’ll love this white chocolate cranberry cupcake recipe for its perfect balance of tart and sweet. The fluffy, light cupcakes pair beautifully with the gorgeous white chocolate buttercream frosting on top, and the sugared cranberries finish them off wonderfully. They are filled with a delicious cranberry filling. Not only are these cranberry cupcakes pretty to look at but you’ll fall in love with the flavor at first bite!
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Green Velvet Cake
This vibrant, soft, velvety Green Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for so many occasions! Bake this for a St. Patrick's Day cake, Christmas cake, Easter cake, or any day-of-the-week cake!
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