36 Christmas Cake Ideas for Your Holiday Dessert Table

A festive Christmas wreath can add some holiday joy practically anywhere—even the dessert table!

Get the recipe for Christmas Wreath Cake.

All of those who are in favor of colored lights on their Christmas trees will love this retro-inspired tree cake.

Get the recipe for Retro Christmas Tree Cake.

This gorgeous chocolate cake is made to puff up, and then collapse like a cloud. It's flourless, making it a great gluten-free option for your Christmas party!

Get the recipe for Amaro-Chocolate Cloud Cake.

Love a white Christmas? Dressed in toasted coconut flakes, this cake is as light as freshly fallen snow.

Get the recipe for Coconut Angel Cake.

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

Get the recipe for Santa Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting.

This praline turtle cake is packed with pecans, caramel, and a fudgy topping, making it an excellent choice for the Christmas season.

Get the recipe for Praline Turtle Cake.

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

Get the recipe for Candy Cane Cake.

Melted Jolly Ranchers become the perfect "panes" on this cake. When it comes to dessert tables and Christmas table spreads, it'll be the star of the show!

Get the recipe for Stained Glass Cake.

This scrumptious cake delivers the best of both worlds: sweet and salty. Dip pretzels in white chocolate and your favorite Christmas sprinkles!

Get the recipe for Candied Pretzel Cake.

Create different sizes and colors of these sweet trees for a simple yet impressive display. You'll have a delicious Christmas-themed cake with it's own little forest on top.

Get the recipe for Pine Tree Forest Cake.

This Christmas cake is garnished with crushed peppermints and candy canes. Does it get any more festive than this!?

Get the recipe for Candy Cane Forest Cake.

Decorate this Christmas tree cake with ornamental gumdrops, M&M's, starlight mints, and a caramel corn garland. Colorful sprinkles in the cake batter give this cake a second helping of whimsy. Kids will love decorating this cake, too!

Get the recipe for Christmas Tree Sheet Cake.

A chocolate lover's dream, this elegant brown butter cake is infused with a crunchy pecan and vanilla wafer mixture, and is garnished with toffee bars.

Get the recipe for Toffee Crunch Cake.

Serve this gorgeous spice cake for a festive holiday dessert. It's full of warm spices and cozy flavors your guests will love.

Get the recipe for Spice Layer Cake.

Decked with glitter and iced snowflakes, these festive Christmas cupcakes are a sweet way to celebrate the holidays.

Get the recipe for Red Velvet Cupcakes.

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.

Get the recipe for Hot Chocolate Meringue Cake.

For a festive food gift, dress up this seasonal loaf with a strip of parchment paper, tinsel, and vintage ornaments. It's full of gingerbread flavor and fresh pears, making a great option to go along with post-dinner coffee.

Get the recipe for Gingerbread Pear Loaf.

Get the kiddos and their favorite candies to make these Christmas cupcakes! With trimmings such as M&M's, marshmallows, and pressed Laffy Taffy leaves, everyone will enjoy lending a hand to decorate these sweet treats.

Get the recipe for Christmas Candy Cupcakes.

Rich molasses, candied ginger, and all the winter spices give these moist cakes oodles of flavor. Treat Christmas guests to this sweet after-dinner bite that is absolutely heavenly.

Get the recipe for Ginger Cake Squares with Chantilly Cream.

Looking for a tasty Christmas or wintery all-occasion cake? The piney flavor of rosemary gives surprising depth to this lemony treat.

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Lemon Bundt Cake with Candied Rosemary.