Chocolate-Berry Wreath Cake
Chocolate-lovers will go nuts for this rich, dark cake. Wonderful with just the chocolate-butter frosting, this basic cake is transformed into a sensational holiday treat with the addition of berries and a white chocolate bow.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 35 mins 350°F
Cool: 1 hr
Brownie Surprise Pops
Dessert on a stick is a surefire hit with any age group. Find lollipop sticks at your local crafts store and stock up -- you'll want to make these chocolaty bites again and again.
Yield: 20 pops
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 12 mins 350°F
Cool: 10 mins
Red Velvet Raspberry Cupcakes
This yummy recipe teams up raspberry and red velvet flavors to make festive cupcakes. Top each cucpake with a fresh raspberry for an elegant finishing touch.
Makes: 26 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Bourbon-Chocolate Tipsy Cake
Bourbon and coffee crystals add immense depth of flavor to this super moist, adults-only cake. Bake the cake up to two days in advance so all that?s left is to make and drizzle the sauce over the top the day you?re serving it.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Cool: 15 mins
Bake: 1 hr 325°F
Mochaccino Cupcakes
Top these coffee-infused cupcakes any way you like. Rolled wafers, chocolate-covered espresso beans, a dusting of cocoa powder or coffee crystals, and even chocolate shavings all add a decorative touch.
Makes: 30 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 18 mins 350°F
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Red Velvet Cake Roll
Rolling up this light but luscious cake before it cools keeps it from cracking when filling is added to ensure a beautiful red velvet spiral.
Makes: 10 servings
Yield: 1 slice each
Prep: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 12 mins 375°F
Black-and-White Irish Cream Cupcakes
Part cocktail, part cupcake, and wholly delicious, these gorgeous cupcakes are dressed to impress with a two-tone cake base and swirled ganache frosting.
Makes: 28 servings
Yield: 28 (2 1/2-inch) cupcakes
Prep: 40 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Holiday Cake Pops
We offer loads of variations on this fun-to-share favorite. From the base flavors -- such as Cookies and Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, and Raspberry Truffle -- to the frostings, you can create a handful of pops to please any holiday palate.
Makes: 34 servings
Prep: 1 hr 45 mins
Bake: according to the package
Freeze: 1 hr to 1 hr 30 mins
Citrus Tannenbaum Sheet Cake
A Christmas tree of candied citrus slices will spread smiles across the faces of adults and children alike. The real joy, however, comes from the moist cake with a hint of citrus that lies beneath.
Makes: 24 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 28 mins 350°F
Chocolate & Vanilla Red Velvet Cake
Sandwiched between layers of holiday-crimson red velvet cake is a mascarpone-vanilla bean filling that hides inside. On top, a creamy layer of chocolate ganache adds decadence.
Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
Use fondant to top basic cupcakes (you pick the flavor) with ornament designs. Licorice laces provide the ornament "hangers."
Makes: 12 servings
Start to Finish: 1 hr 30 mins
Mocha Buche de Noel
Bring back a Christmas classic! This log features rolled chocolate cake and cream cheese frosting, as well as decorative sugared cranberries for the ultimate holiday dessert.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 30 mins
Bake: 12 mins 375°F
O Tannenbaum Cupcakes
Pointy ice cream cones provide the lift in these sky-high cupcakes. A star-tip frosting tool helps create the fir effect.
Makes: 12 servings
Start to Finish: 1 hr 30 mins
Chocolaty Peppermint Cupcakes
A decadent layer of homemade peppermint frosting fills these rich and chocolaty mini cakes.
Makes: 12 servings
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 20 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Butterscotch Marble Cake
This festive cake is so simple it starts with a mix. Butterscotch pudding makes it moist, while homemade chocolate icing adds sweetness.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 2 hrs
Bake: 55 mins 350°F
Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Cakes
Chocolate mini cakes are filled with fresh raspberries and glazed with an ultrarich icing.
Makes: 24 servings
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 18 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Cherry Polenta Cake
Tart dried cherries add a flavor contrast to the grappa-laced whipped cream and powdered sugar that top this festive cornmeal cake.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 40 mins 350°F
Cool: 40 mins
Mocha-Filled Banana Cakes
Fill these fluffy cakes with luscious chocolate and top with a buttery banana frosting.
Makes: 24 servings
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 15 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Gianduja Mousse Cake
Hazelnut adds zip to this dense chocolate cake.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 1 hr 15 mins 350°F
Cool: 2 hrs
Red Velvet Cupcakes with White Chocolate Filling
White chocolate filling and whipped cream put a special twist on this classic favorite.
Makes: 18 servings
Yield: 18 cupcakes
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 18 mins 350°F
Cool: 20 mins
Bittersweet Cheesecake Torte
Layers of velvety ganache and creamy cheesecake make this gorgeous dessert a decadent holiday favorite.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Cool: 10 mins to 15 mins
Bake: 25 mins to 1 hr 350°F
Fudge Brownie Surprise Cupcakes
A miniature candy bar is tucked inside these chocolaty cupcakes that start with a mix and end with a cherry on top.
Makes: 15 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Bake: 22 mins 350°F
White Chocolate Layer Cake with Cranberry Filling
A tart cinnamon-spiced cranberry filling and rich white chocolate frosting make this moist vanilla cake sing.
Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Meringue-Topped Raspberry Cupcakes
A light-and-airy meringue tops these raspberry liqueur-laced cupcakes. Garnish each one with a fresh raspberry just before serving.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cool: 5 mins
Bake: 23 mins to 25 mins 350°F
Orange Ancho Marble Cake
Finely shredded orange peel gives this pretty chocolate-and-vanilla swirled cake a festive feel. Chili powder adds a touch of heat.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Bake: 35 mins to 40 mins 350°F
Red-and-White Christmas Cake
Filled with raspberry preserves and covered with a fluffy white chocolate frosting, this red velvet cake makes a gorgeous centerpiece for your holiday table.
Makes: 24 servings
Prep: 1 hr
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 1 hr 35 mins to 1 hr 40 mins 325°F
Cream Caramel Cake
A combination of mocha syrup, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream makes this caramel cake rich and delicious.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 2 hrs
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
Banana Cream Pavlova Tower
Pavlova is one of Australia's most beloved desserts, and this one -- composed of stacked meringues, bananas, and pistachios -- explains why.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 2 hrs
Bake: 35 mins 300°F
Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream
Three layers of vanilla cake, studded with pistachios, are covered in an elegant white chocolate-buttercream frosting.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Bake: 30 mins
Cherry Baby Cakes
A cherry filling makes these mini vanilla cakes simply delicious. Top each one with a maraschino cherry after cooling.
Yield: about 30 small cakes
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 12 mins 350°F
Layered Chocolate-Zabaglione Cream Cakes
These delightful little cakes bake in just 18 minutes and are embellished with fluffy white chocolate frosting and Zabaglione sauce.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 1 hr
Bake: 18 mins 350°F
Stand: 30 mins
Mini Cocoa Cakes
These moist mini cakes are ideal for a holiday dessert buffet. For decorating, try grated orange peel, mini chocolate pieces, minced peanut brittle, and cinnamon candy.
Yield: 48 mini cakes
Prep: 45 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Bake: 15 mins 325°F per batch
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