Sweets play a major role in Christmas festivities. If you are entertaining guests this year, the dessert has to be a showstopper.

There are many types of desserts you can serve, but you really can’t go wrong with a terrific cake. Here are some cake ideas that will have the whole neighborhood wishing they were invited to your house for Christmas dinner.

Peppermint Frosting

Peppermint frosting brings the flavors of the season. It can be added to chocolate and white cakes. It can be used as the exterior and as a filling between layers. The frosting will provide a festive pink color. Garnish with a fondant bow or peppermint meringue cookies to make it the star of the table.

Spice Cake with Cranberry Filling

Spice cakes typically features a variety of spices that are perfect for the winter season including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cloves and more. These cakes usually feature a cream cheese frosting, but you can give yours a kick by spreading a cranberry filling between layers. It’s the perfect thing to serve with coffee or hot chocolate.

Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread is the perfect Christmas flavor, so why not serve a gingerbread cake? The warm spice of the cake and molasses will blend perfectly with a tangy buttermilk frosting.

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

No one will be able to resist a rich chocolatey cake and a chocolate truffle cheesecake is the ultimate in deliciousness. Top it with a white chocolate snowflake to make it an attractive centerpiece.

German Chocolate Cake

German chocolate cake is a holiday classic. Layers of moist chocolate cake topped and filled with a coconut pecan frosting will be a hit at any holiday table.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Red velvet has become a dessert favorite and its color makes it the perfect thing to serve at a Christmas meal. Add cream cheese to the cake itself and top it with a cream cheese frosting to enhance the creamy, rich goodness.

Yule Log Cakes

Yule log cakes are a holiday dessert must. These are chocolate log shaped cakes with swirls of light white cream in the center. Top it with maraschino cherries to add to the aesthetic.

Sea Salt Caramel Cake

The salty sweet taste trend is one that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Top a vanilla or chocolate cake with a sea salt caramel frosting or add it into the mix. It is sure to have everyone running up for seconds.

A Christmas meal is nothing without a great dessert. These recipe ideas will make for cakes that look terrific and taste delicious. Which will you be making this year?

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