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These special occasion-worthy cakes will help you start off the New Year with a bang. From traditional recipes (whoever finds the coin in this Greek Vasilopita will have good luck for a whole year) to boozy desserts that are sure to impress (everyone will love this over-the-top Champagne Funfetti Ice Cream Cake, and you’ll want to make this shiny Golden Rum Cake all year long), you’ll find a new, festive favorite in this collection of our best New Year’s cakes.
Vasilopita – Greek New Years Cake
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This Greek cake, which contains a hidden coin, is served on New Year's Day. According to tradition, whoever finds the coin will have good luck for a year.
Champagne Funfetti Ice Cream Cake
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This over-the-top, 20-layer cake is as beautiful as it is boozy. Don't forget to serve with plenty of champagne.
Champagne Cake With Buttercream Icing
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Raise a glass to this elegant holiday dessert. Leave it bare or decorate it with seasonal edible flowers and other festive accoutrements.
Chantal's New York Cheesecake
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"I have been working with this recipe for a couple of years now," says reviewer LAURELC43 of this top-rated recipe. "Yesterday, one of my co-workers and I had a cheesecake cook-off. Everyone RAVED about my cheesecake and I felt bad for the other guy."
Tiramisu Cheesecake
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This indulgent cheesecake is worthy of any celebration. Add a touch of elegance by grating semisweet chocolate over the finished product.
Golden Rum Cake
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A shiny golden butter glaze gives this boozy bundt a celebratory feel. The secret ingredient? Yellow cake mix.
Chef John's Chocolate Lava Cake
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"This is unbelievable! My daughter and I were watching MasterChef and they made a chocolate lava cake," says reviewer Caryl. "I had to make it, so I went to my favorite website! This recipe was so simple and quick. I was amazed."
Deep South Eggnog Cake
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Enjoy the festive flavor of eggnog throughout the holiday season with this moist, rich cake. If you don't have a carton of store-bought eggnog, it's easy enough to whip up your own (see the cook's note at the bottom of the recipe).
Fresh Cranberry Cake
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"Great for the holiday season and even better in the summer with any fresh berry you have on hand," says recipe creator Deborah Day.
Persimmon Cake
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Seasonal persimmons lend a lovely rich and tangy flavor to this bundt. Top with cream cheese icing or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Grand Marnier Souffle
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Think of these souffles as personal-sized mini cakes. This show-stopping recipe is excellent for New Year's or, really, any special occasion.
Rainbow Pinata Cake
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Fill this celebration-worthy cake silver and gold candies and sprinkles to make this dessert extra festive.
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