18 Festive Christmas Treats to Sweeten Your Holidays

This Christmas dessert roundup is packed with festive cakes and cookies perfect for the holidays. From classic cranberry pound cakes and red velvet treats to fun Grinch-inspired desserts, poke cakes, and mini bundts, there’s something for every celebration. These easy-to-make recipes bring holiday cheer and delicious flavor to your kitchen, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Christmas Cake Roll

A festive cake roll with white frosting, green sprinkles, and red-green ribbon sits on a white plate, surrounded by holiday decorations and colorful pom-pom garland. — Christmas Cake Roll. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

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Soft cake is rolled with spiced or creamy filling. Crumb remains tender and moist. Frosting or powdered sugar can adorn the outside. Each slice reveals swirled layers for visual appeal.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cake Roll

Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake

Sliced cranberry bread topped with powdered sugar on a plate, surrounded by fresh cranberries. — Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Dense pound cake is studded with tart cranberries. Crumb remains tender and moist. Sweet glaze or frosting enhances flavor. Each slice combines richness with fruity brightness.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake

Christmas Funfetti Cake

Funfetti bundt cake topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting and sprinkles — Christmas Funfetti Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Cake is sprinkled with colorful festive sprinkles. Crumb is soft and light. Frosting adds creamy sweetness. Each slice is cheerful and visually appealing.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Funfetti Cake

Christmas Mug Cake

A pink mug with candy cane designs holds a hot drink topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles, surrounded by holiday decor. — Christmas Mug Cake. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Single-serving cake is quick and festive. Crumb is tender and moist. Decorations like sprinkles or frosting enhance appearance. Each bite delivers holiday flavor in miniature.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Mug Cake

Christmas Poke Cake

A slice of red, white, and green layered cake with white frosting and sprinkles on a plate, next to bottles of milk and a fork. — Christmas Poke Cake. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Cake is poked for filling like chocolate, caramel, or fruit. Crumb remains soft and moist. Topping smooths over the surface. Each slice offers layered flavor and tender texture.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Poke Cake

Christmas Tree Cake Dip

A bowl of festive dessert dip topped with colorful sprinkles and a graham cracker, surrounded by pretzels and holiday decorations. — Christmas Tree Cake Dip. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Dessert dip is shaped or decorated like a tree. Creamy texture with soft cake pieces for dipping. Sweet toppings enhance festive presentation. Each serving is flavorful and playful.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cake Dip

Crinkle Grinch Cookies – Easy Cake Mix Cookies

Green crinkle cookies with powdered sugar and red or pink heart-shaped decorations in the center, arranged closely together on a light surface. — Crinkle Grinch Cookies – Easy Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Cookies have soft, tender crumb with slight chew. Green coloring and decorations create Grinch theme. Chocolate or frosting accents add flavor. Each cookie is festive and fun to serve.
Get the Recipe: Crinkle Grinch Cookies – Easy Cake Mix Cookies

Easy Italian Christmas Zuccotto Cake

A dome-shaped cake decorated with whipped cream dollops and red, green, and white sprinkles, displayed on a white cake stand with a festive holiday background. — Easy Italian Christmas Zuccotto Cake. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Dome-shaped cake features layered sponge and filling. Crumb is soft and moist. Creamy filling may include chocolate, ricotta, or liqueur. Each slice reveals decorative layers inside.
Get the Recipe: Easy Italian Christmas Zuccotto Cake

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

Cake balls are shaped like trees with frosting or sprinkles. Crumb is tender yet firm for shaping. Sweet coating adds texture and flavor. Each bite is festive and fun.
Get the Recipe: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Trifle

A bowl of dessert topped with sliced strawberries, green sprinkles, and red icing, next to a plate with similar decorated treats. Pine branches are on the side. — Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Trifle. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Layered dessert with cake pieces, cream, and decorations. Crumb softens with creamy layers. Visual presentation resembles a Christmas tree. Each spoonful combines flavors and textures.
Get the Recipe: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Trifle

Mini Christmas Bundt Cake

horizontal image of three christmas bundt cake recipes — Mini Christmas Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Mini Bundt cakes have dense yet tender crumb. Frosting, glaze, or decorations add festive look. Each slice delivers rich flavor in small portion. Ideal for gifting or table display.
Get the Recipe: Mini Christmas Bundt Cake

Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake

A layered star-shaped cake dusted with powdered sugar, filled with cream and topped with pomegranate seeds, sits on a festive table with holiday decorations in the background. — Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Traditional Italian pandoro is layered or decorated as a tree. Crumb is soft, airy, and buttery. Powdered sugar or frosting enhances presentation. Each slice is light, sweet, and festive.
Get the Recipe: Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake

No Bake Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake

Cheesecake layers are molded or decorated like a tree. Texture is creamy and smooth. Crumb from cookie base adds tender bite. Each slice combines festive appearance with indulgent flavor.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Christmas Tree Cake Cheesecake

Christmas Jello Poke Cake

A slice of holiday poke cake with red and green colors, topped with whipped cream and red and green sprinkles, on a white plate with a fork. — Christmas Jello Poke Cake. Photo credit: Cincy Shopper.

Cake is poked for colorful jello filling. Crumb stays soft and moist. Topping adds sweetness and shine. Each slice offers tender cake with playful color.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Jello Poke Cake

Christmas Cookie Cake

A slice of chocolate chip cookie cake with green frosting and sprinkles sits on a white plate; the rest of the cake is in the background. — Christmas Cookie Cake. Photo credit: The Cookin Chicks.

Thick cookie baked as cake with festive toppings. Crumb is soft and chewy. Decorations like frosting or sprinkles enhance presentation. Each slice is large, festive, and indulgent.
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Red Velvet Christmas Cake

A slice of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and sugared cranberries on top, served on a white plate. — Red Velvet Christmas Cake. Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Red velvet layers feature classic cream cheese frosting. Crumb is soft and tender. Decorations like green accents or sprinkles add holiday theme. Each slice is rich and visually striking.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Christmas Cake

Mini Christmas Cakes

Small cakes are easy to serve and decorate. Crumb is tender and moist. Frosting or glaze enhances flavor and presentation. Each mini cake is festive and portion-controlled.
Get the Recipe: Mini Christmas Cakes

Grinch Lush Cake

A close-up of a dessert bar with a crumbly base, green and red layers, topped with green sprinkles and red heart-shaped decorations. — Grinch Lush Cake. Photo credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

Layered dessert with green-tinted creamy layers. Crumb is soft, often combined with cake or cookie layers. Sweet toppings or chocolate accents finish presentation. Each slice is visually playful and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Grinch Lush Cake