16 Christmas Cake Recipes (#8 Is INSANELY Cute and Festive!)

We’ve gathered some of our favorite Christmas cake recipes you’ll want to make all season long.

This list has something for everyone, from a tacky yet tasty ugly Christmas sweater cake to a rich and decadent mocha peppermint cake.

Let me know in the comments which cake you’re going to bake for your holiday gatherings.

Christmas Poke Cake

Poke cake that's red and green with frosting and sprinkles. — Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

This easy holiday poke cake recipe has a fun pop of red and green throughout the cake. Made with lime and strawberry Jello, as well as a boxed cake mix, everyone at your Christmas celebration will be obsessed with this cake.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Poke Cake

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

A Bundt cake made with gingerbread cookies and thick icing. — Photo Credit: Barley & Sage

This brown butter gingerbread cake is finished off with a yummy glaze. While optional, you can add a touch of spiced rum to the glaze to bring out the gingerbread flavor.

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Mini Vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes

Homemade Christmas tree cakes on a platter. — Photo Credit: Bakers Table

Homemade Christmas tree cakes are even tastier than the iconic packaged version. These mouthwatering vanilla cakes have a delicious buttercream frosting inside and the recipe makes nine mini cakes.

Get the Recipe: Mini Vanilla Christmas Tree Cakes

Red Velvet Poke Cake

A red velvet cake with m&m candy and marshmallow topping. — Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

A red velvet poke cake makes such a tasty treat for the holidays. Finishing the cake with mini marshmallows and M&M’s on top makes it look extra festive.

Plus, the cheesecake-flavored pudding makes this cake incredibly moist and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Poke Cake

Hot Chocolate Dump Cake

This hot chocolate cake will have everyone going back for seconds. Everyone will love this fudgy cake topped with marshmallows that tastes just like a cup of hot chocolate.

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White Christmas Cake

A layer cake with cranberry orange filling. — Photo Credit: Bakers Table

This white layer cake delivers the best festive flavors thanks to the cranberry orange filling. Decorated with orange peels and sugared cranberries, this cake is as gorgeous to look at as it is to taste.

We almost forgot to mention the whipped white chocolate ganache frosting made from scratch; it’s heavenly!

Get the Recipe: White Christmas Cake

Peppermint Mocha Cake

A chocolate mocha cake with espresso ganache and candy cane topping. — Photo Credit: Crayons and Cravings

Peppermint mocha cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. This rich and flavorful cake is covered in the best espresso ganache and crushed candy canes.

Get the Recipe: Peppermint Mocha Cake

Ugly Christmas Sweater Cake

This unique ugly Christmas sweater cake will bring holiday cheer to any dessert table. Isn’t it the cutest cake ever?

This yummy cake is made with a store-bought cake mix and other ingredients. Different flavor variation ideas are included to customize it to your taste.

Get the Recipe: Ugly Christmas Sweater Cake

Chocolate Orange Cake

A chocolate layer cake with orange zest, juice and candied oranges. — Photo Credit: Modern Honey

The combination of chocolate and oranges tastes amazing. This cake might make you feel nostalgic for the chocolate candy oranges you used to get in your stocking as a kid.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Orange Cake

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

This red velvet bundt cake is made entirely from scratch, and the cream cheese icing is divine. Add some holiday-colored sprinkles to make it even more festive, or serve it as is; it’s fantastic either way.

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Snickerdoodle Cake

A layer cake made with snickerdoodle flavors. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

Everyone loves Snickerdoodle cookies around the holidays, so why not make the cake version? This recipe is loaded with cinnamon sugar flavor and has the best buttercream frosting between the layers.

The cake is decorated with crushed cinnamon cereal pieces, which is a fabulous idea.

Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cake

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

This zingy cranberry orange bundt cake will have everyone saying “wow” at your Christmas party.

Decorating this cake with sugared cranberries and orange slices makes it look elegant and impressive.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

Gingerbread Spice Cake

A spice cake with crushed gingersnap cookies over the top. — Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

Grab a spice cake mix, molasses, and other ingredients, and transform it into the best holiday poke cake imaginable. The caramel sauce and crushed gingersnap toppings send this cake over the edge, yum!

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Spice Cake

Pistachio Cake

This pistachio cake is perfectly fluffy and comes together with boxed pudding and cake mix, plus other ingredients. Using a box cake mix is such a time-saving shortcut that’ll make your time in the kitchen hassle-free.

Get the Recipe: Pistachio Cake

Peppermint Tres Leches Cake

A tres leches cake with crushed peppermint over the top. — Photo Credit: The Baking Chocolatess

This tres leches cake offers a kiss of peppermint in every bite. Everyone at your holiday gathering will appreciate this festive spin on a classic cake. It’s made from scratch and takes only 15 minutes to prep.

Get the Recipe: Peppermint Tres Leches Cake