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As much fun as it is to experiment with new and exciting recipes, you can never go wrong with a timeless dessert?especially during the holidays. Keep it classic this season with our collection of tried-and-true vintage Christmas cakes. From grandma-approved ideas that have been passed down through the generations to crowd-pleasing fruitcakes, yule logs, and Bundts, you'll want to bookmark this round-up of vintage Christmas cake recipes. You'll come back to it all December long.
Fruitcake
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Think you don't like fruitcake? Think again! This updated take on a classic will convert even the biggest fruitcake skeptics. Plus, the recipe makes four mini loaves for easy gifting.
Fresh Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
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This absolutely stunning upside-down cake, served with a homemade whipped cream, makes good use of fresh cranberries. It has a sweet-tart flavor that's impossible to resist.
Buche de Noel
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Channel your inner Great British Baking Show contestant with this classic (and gluten-free!) holiday Swiss roll. Keep it simple or get as creative as you want with nature-inspired edible accoutrements.
Figgy Pudding
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This dense, moist cake has a secret ingredient: Fiori di Sicilia, an Italian orange-vanilla flavoring with floral notes. Recipe creator meghanmacrae says it’s the “perfect finale to a chestnut-stuffed, Christmas goose dinner.”
Black Forest Cake
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"This recipe delivers a classic version of the original Black Forest cake with whipped cream frosting and sour cherries," according to recipe creator Linda Greer.
Never Fail Applesauce Spice Cake
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There's nothing more classic than a traditional Christmas spice cake. This one-bowl recipe comes together quickly and easily, so it's a fantastic last-minute dessert.
Mom's Rum Cake
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This crowd-pleasing cake starts with convenient secret ingredients: a package of yellow cake mix and a package instant vanilla pudding mix. "When [my mom] makes it, we all fight over it," says recipe creator Laura.
Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread
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Somewhere between a cake and a sweet bread, this old-fashioned recipe (which has more than 1,000 rave reviews from the Allrecipes community) is welcome on any holiday table.
Christmas Cherry Cake
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This simple white fruitcake freezes well, according to recipe creator Carol, so it's a great option for gifting or making ahead of time.
Old-Fashioned Coconut Cake
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Serve this snowy coconut layer cake at your next old-fashioned holiday gathering. A fluffy frosting brings the whole thing together.
Southern Red Velvet Cake
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“This is a delicious red velvet cake recipe that was taught to me by my grandmother,” says recipe creator FTWRTHDAVIS. “Made with a light and buttery frosting instead of the usual cream cheese.”
Grandma's Sour Cream Pound Cake
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A cup of sour cream adds richness and tangy flavor to this dense pound cake. Top with powdered sugar for a festive snowy effect.
Italian Cream Cake
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There are few things more decadent than a rich Italian cream cake with cream cheese icing. Finish it off with chopped pecans and coconut flakes.
Peppermint Chiffon Cake
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"Use cake flour and peppermint extract to deliver an oh-so-minty cake, perfect for Christmas-time entertaining," according to recipe creator Lynn-Pgh.
Upside Down Pear Gingerbread Cake
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This fruity cake is full of festive flavor thanks to cozy ingredients like molasses, ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cloves.
Stained Glass Gelatin Cake
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Here's a show-stopping dessert that feels retro, but tastes timeless. Use red and green gelatin for a seasonal twist. "Cubes of Jell-O are suspended in a creamy vanilla-flavored gelatin, and then set in a jello mold to create a stained glass effect," says recipe creator Rita.
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
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This rich toffee pudding cake, packed with dates, is served warm with a decadent homemade caramel sauce.
Deep South Eggnog Cake
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“Nothing says Southern hospitality like this impressive cake,” recipe creator Baricat says of this rich, moist, and holiday-perfect dessert.
Lane Cake
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This vintage Southern cake has a rich filling made with raisins, pecans, cherries, coconut, and brandy flavoring. It's perfect for any special occasion.
Pangiallo laziale (Italian Christmas Cakes)
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"Pangiallo is a traditional Italian Christmas cake, originally from Rome," according to recipe creator lacucinadinadia. "Dried fruits and nuts are mixed with oil, wine, and flour to create a humble yet tasty treat that is vegan to boot!"
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Try one of Our Best Holiday Bundt Cakes That Stand Out on the Dessert Table. Plus, explore our entire collection of Christmas Cakes.
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