For more seasonal cakes and desserts, explore our Christmas baking recipes. Our Christmas cake recipes collection is also full of inspiration for sponge cakes and traditional moist fruitcakes. Looking to dazzle a crowd? Look no further than these trifle recipes, from boozy and sherry soaked fingers to more adventurous and indulgent flavour pairings.

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  • Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

    Christmas pudding with citrus & spice

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.53 ratings

    A fruity pud, served with orange custard cream, makes the perfect end to the traditional Christmas meal

  • Hot toddy fruitcake

    Hot toddy fruitcake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.47 ratings

    This fabulous Christmas cake can be made and decorated in four very different ways. Just choose your
    favourite

  • Christmas sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce being poured over the top

    Christmas sticky toffee pudding

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.14 ratings

    Switch up your traditional Christmas pudding with this sticky toffee version. It's a great modern twist on the classic festive dessert

  • Mince pie on a plate with a forkful taken out

    Mince pies

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.252 ratings

    Paul Hollywood prefers melt-in-the-mouth pastry for his fruity mince pies, so this recipe is nice and short

  • Next level yule log served on a platter

    Next level yule log

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.14 ratings

    Transform the yule log into a magical Christmas dessert using festive spices, a brandy butter filling and chocolate truffle icing for extra indulgence

  • Next level Christmas pudding topped with whole cherries and almonds

    Next level Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings

    Update the traditional Christmas pud to include more of what you love - cherries, almonds and figs are a feature of this pudding and make it super special

  • Layered fruit trifle in a glass bowl

    Classic sherry trifle

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.39 ratings

    Christmas celebrations are not complete without a classic trifle. This stunning dessert recipe features layers of madeira sponge, fruit jelly, custard and cream

  • Pressure-cooked citrus Christmas pudding on a cake stand

    Pressure-cooked citrus Christmas pudding

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Make a Christmas pud in half the usual time by using a pressure cooker. You'll save both energy and effort, and be rewarded with a deliciously moist dessert

  • Clementine & poppy seed stollen pieces on a wire rack

    Clementine & poppy seed stollen

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Make these festive bites for a Christmas treat. They're packed with fragrant, wintry clementines, and make an ideal gift for marzipan lovers

  • Millionaire’s ice cream bombe

    Millionaire’s ice cream bombe

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.18 ratings

    This spectacular Christmas showstopper is covered in crunchy chocolate malt balls and makes for an enticing alternative pudding to end your festive feast

  • Christmas crumble in a baking dish

    Christmas crumble

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Enjoy a festive crumble made with apples, cranberries and mixed spice. Serve warm with cream or custard for the ultimate comfort dessert

  • Rocky road cheesecake pudding with sparklers in the top

    Rocky road cheesecake pudding

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.32 ratings

    We've blended two tempting sweet treats – rocky road and cheesecake – to create this irresistible make-ahead dessert.

  • Christmas tree-shaped cake topped with meringues and biscuits

    White forest Christmas tree traybake

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.11 ratings

    Get ahead at Christmas with this showstopping cake boasting white chocolate, cherries and festive spice. You can bake the sponges, meringues and biscuits the day before assembling

  • A coffee & Irish cream semifreddo wreath on a serving plate

    Coffee & Irish cream semifreddo wreath

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make this frozen dessert up to two days ahead of serving so you can spend more time with your guests. It’s sure to impress at a Christmas gathering

  • A mini hot toddy pavlova on a plate

    Mini hot toddy pavlovas

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Take inspiration from a classic winter cocktail to create these mini pavlovas flavoured with whisky, pear and spices

  • One whole chocolate orange-baked cheesecake

    Chocolate orange baked cheesecake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.9 ratings

    Make a dessert that's the talk of the Christmas table with this creamy, rich chocolate orange cheesecake

  • Chestnut profiteroles

    Chestnut profiteroles

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day

  • Apple crumble trifle in a large bowl with visible layers

    Apple crumble trifle

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings

    Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

  • Gingerbread tres leches cake on a cake stand

    Gingerbread tres leches cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Give this Mexican-inspired cake a festive twist using ginger and cinnamon. The cake is soaked in a trio of sweetened milks, then topped with whipped cream

  • Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing in a large pan

    Sticky gingerbread buns with spiced brown butter icing

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Elevate standard cinnamon buns with the warming Christmassy flavours of ginger and cloves. Adding treacle also helps bring out the gingerbread flavours

  • Four servings of pistachio tiramisu

    Pistachio tiramisu

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings

    Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party

  • Microwave Christmas mug cake served with custard

    Microwave Christmas mug cake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Make a large cake using a 600ml mug or halve the mixture to make one small cake instead of two. Enjoy with brandy butter or custard

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