Irresistible Holiday Cakes & Cupcakes

Sandwiched between layers of red-for-the-holidays red velvet cake, mascarpone-vanilla bean filling hides inside. On top, a creamy layer of chocolate ganache adds decadence.

Use fondant to top basic cupcakes (you pick the flavor) with ornament designs. Licorice laces provide the ornament "hangers."

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.

We offer loads of variations on this share-ready 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 palette.

Fun to make and fun to eat when you want a taste of something sweet! Bake 12 cake pops in minutes with the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker.

Pointy ice cream cones provide the lift in these sky-high cupcakes. A star-tip frosting tool helps create the fir effect.

A decadent layer of homemade peppermint frosting fills these rich and chocolaty mini cakes.

This festive cake is so simple it starts with a mix. Butterscotch pudding makes it moist, while homemade chocolate icing adds sweetness.

We've turned a festive cocktail into a holiday-worthy dessert your guests will love. Top these moist pineapple cupcakes with fluffy coconut frosting.

Chocolate mini cakes are filled with fresh raspberries and glazed with an ultra-rich icing.

Grappa-laced whipped cream, tart dried cherries, and powdered sugar top this festive cornmeal cake.

Fill these fluffy cakes with luscious chocolate and top with a buttery banana frosting.

Hazelnut adds zip to this dense chocolate cake.

White chocolate filling and whipped cream put a special twist on this classic favorite.

Layers of velvety ganache and creamy cheesecake make this gorgeous dessert a decadent holiday favorite.

A miniature candy bar is tucked inside these chocolaty cupcakes that start with a mix and end with a cherry on top.

A tart, cinnamon-spiced cranberry filling and rich white-chocolate frosting makes this moist vanilla cake sing.

The secret behind this decadent cake's chocolaty goodness: coffee. It deepens the flavor of the chocolate. The creamy coconut frosting, featuring toasted pecans, couldn't be more delicious.

A light-and-airy meringue tops these raspberry liqueur-laced cupcakes. Garnish each one with a fresh raspberry just before serving.

Finely shredded orange peel gives this pretty chocolate-and-vanilla swirled cake a festive feel. Chili powder adds a touch of heat.

You can bake these buttery cakes and freeze them for up to a month. Powdered sugar, fresh raspberries, and shredded orange peel make a beautiful (and tasty) topper.

This apple-and-spice cake is oh so nice. It simmers for two hours on your stovetop and then keeps for up to 10 days in the refrigerator.

Filled with raspberry preserves and covered with a fluffy white chocolate frosting, this red velvet cake makes a gorgeous centerpiece for your holiday table.

Secret ingredients -- eggnog and nutmeg -- turn ordinary cake mix into a deliciously different holiday dessert. Dip the cakes into a cream cheese-and-eggnog icing and add coconut to resemble newly fallen snow.

A combination of mocha syrup, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream makes this caramel cake rich and delicious.

Pavlova is one of Australia's most beloved desserts, and this one -- composed of stacked meringues, bananas, and pistachios -- explains why.

Three layers of vanilla cake, studded with pistachios, are covered in an elegant white chocolate-buttercream frosting.

A cherry filling makes these mini vanilla cakes simply delicious. Top each one with a maraschino cherry after cooling.

These delightful little cakes bake in just 18 minutes and are embellished with fluffy white chocolate frosting and Zabaglione sauce.

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.