Holiday Cake Recipes

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Triple Chocolate Roll Cake

A chocolate cake is wrapped around alternating stripes of white chocolate whipped cream and a whipped dark chocolate mousse for not only great flavor, but a striking presentation as well. Make sure to really chill your fillings before whipping--overnight would be best--or they won't fluff up properly. This takes some time and patience to make--so plan ahead when making this cake! Serve with additional whipped cream, if desired.

By Kim

10 St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes for You and Your Lucky Friends

Go on and treat yourself and your lucky friends and family.

By Vanessa Greaves

Aunt Connie's Coconut Cake

Aunt Connie made this cake for special occasions. It is as wonderful as she was, and I remember her every time I make it.

By Diana

Streusel Apple Coffeecake

Wonderfully moist coffee cake with a layer of apples and streusel in the middle and more streusel on top. Very good.

By Kris

Irish Cream Cheesecake

"This cheesecake has just the hint of Irish Cream which was the perfect amount for us." – Deb C

By v monte

Carlee's Celebrate Spring Cupcakes

Cupcakes with creamy chocolate surprise centers and a cute little bird's nest on top of creamy chocolate frosting. Made these in honor of my daughter, Carlee.

By Alberta Rose

Carrot Cake Cheesecake

A great carrot cake and a traditional cheesecake all in one bite.

By SAUERDOGS

Perfect St. Patrick's Day Cake

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With Guinness® and Irish Cream, so rich and decadent, a delicious Irish treat for St. Patty's Day or any time of year!

By jowolf2

Mini Cheesecakes I

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Easy and so good for holidays, weddings, or whatever the occasion! It is also good with other flavors of fruit pie filling.

By Janice

Carrot Cake III

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I've tried many carrot cakes, and this is my favorite recipe. If you don't like pecans, feel free to leave them out.

By Tammy Elliott

Strawberry Shortcake

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An old-fashioned, tender shortcake with two layers of strawberries topped with whipped cream.

By Denyse

Best Carrot Cake Ever

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A moist and flavorful recipe that makes a large quantity of cake. I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again.

By Nan

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Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn's Lemon Glaze

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My mother's blue-ribbon pound cake recipe. It always gets rave reviews.

More Holiday Cake Recipes

Rhubarb Cheesecake

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An exquisite cheesecake made with fresh rhubarb and finished with sour cream topping.

By Barb

Chantal's New York Cheesecake

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This cake is easy to make, and it's so delicious. Everyone that's tried it has said it tasted just like the ones in a deli! You'll love it!

By Taliesen

Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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This old-fashioned cake recipe delivers a really good take on the dessert classic: pineapple upside-down cake.

By Cathy

Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

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This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.

By Rory

Sam's Famous Carrot Cake

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My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!

By Brian D'Amico

Italian Cream Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake

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This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family LOVES it! For best results, do NOT substitute any ingredients with low-fat unless you've made it before and want to experiment.

By April Caudle

Carrot Pineapple Cake I

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The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome.

By Linda

Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread

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This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

By Charles

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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This makes an excellent cheesecake, similar to one you would get in a restaurant. Great for special occasions! Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired.

By Cindy Catudal Shank

Southern Style Banana Split Cake

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This great recipe belonged to my Grandma and requires no cooking.

By Tammy Livingston

Lemon Cupcakes

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Here is a recipe I use for beautifully delicious lemon cupcakes. Ideally, you'd use buttercream frosting to ice cupcakes, but I tried these with Lemon Cream Icing for a less buttery icing, and they were perfect! These cupcakes are truly lighter than air and will melt in your mouth.

By friedbluetomato

Black Bottom Cupcakes I

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Chocolate cream cheese cupcakes, rich and gooey. Serve these little gems with a tall glass of ice cold milk.

By Laura Duncan Allen

Cherry Cheesecake

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This recipe has two names; Cherry Cheese Cake and/or Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. It is delicious!

By L. J. Bryan

Red Velvet Cake

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A family favorite--great for the Christmas holiday.

By Eleanor Johnson

Cream Filled Cupcakes

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Delicious and simple to make, a creamy filling is piped into chocolate cupcakes with a pastry bag. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

By Grace W.

Tres Leches Cake

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This is a part dry, part moist Mexican cake made with three types of milk. It is a sweet and delicious treat!

By Monica

Tiramisu Cheesecake

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Tiramisu-flavored cheesecake combines the flavors and richness of tiramisu and NY Cheesecake. Just before serving, grate some semisweet chocolate on the top.

By Marty Fries

Five Flavor Pound Cake I

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Five flavors blending to create a superlative pound cake.

By PJ Coward

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

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A great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for those cheesecake fans out there. Serve topped with whipped cream.

By Stephanie Phillips

Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust--just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter.

By Misty

Heavenly White Cake

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This is an old recipe I have for a white cake, and it tastes very good.

By Carol

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake I

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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. People have offered to pay me to make these for them during the holidays!

By Jessica Jones

Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake

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This cake is sweet and almondy with rhubarb delectability.

By Neris

Mardi Gras King Cake

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The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a small plastic baby, and a party. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has to host the next party.

By Jo

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