Christmas Cake Recipes

Chocolate and olive oil make surprisingly great bedfellows in this ultra-moist and easy chocolate cake recipe by Diana Henry

In an extract from The Exploding Bakery's new cookbook Bake It. Slice It. Eat It. we get the recipe for a Christmassy twist on classic bread and butter pudding

A recipe for gingerbread from Magnus Nilsson's "The Nordic Baking Book". Says Magnus, "There can be no Nordic Christmas without gingerbread and almost everyone I know bakes at least a couple of batches during the month of December. "

This rum-glazed vegan gingerbread recipe is a sophisticated twist on a classic

A recipe for marzipan and mincemeat pasties by chef and restaurateur Sally Clarke, perfect for finishing off Christmas dinner.

An easy recipe resulting in a moist, rich cake - also suitable for christenings and weddings!

In an extract from Bundt by Melanie Johnson, the chef and food writer sets out a recipe for a beautiful seasonal white chocolate bundt cake

Diana Henry's bitter flourless chocolate cake recipe with coffee cream. This is the little black dress of puddings - elegant and timeless.

This indulgent and rich ginger cake by Rowley Leigh is the perfect winter treat. Serve it as an impressing pudding or simply with a cup of tea as an afternoon pick-me-up

A delightfully festive dessert by Australian food writer Donna Hay

Eric Lanlard's recipe for a rich, indulgent gateau, covered in fresh berries

If you're a fan of a yule log, this is the souped-up version with a grown up flavour

Inspired by Bake Off, we're making this indulgent chocolate dessert

This festive favourite of Sophie Dahl is a delicious twist on a traditional Christmas treat

This Christmas brownie recipes combines mince pies with chocolate brownies.

Perfect as a Christmas gift or served warm for seasonal entertaining

Skye Gyngell's panforte recipe with candied pumpkin and pistachios. Serve with espresso for an elegant finish to Christmas dinner.

An easy recipe for a seasonal classic

A birthday cake for grown-ups from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

This Italian-inspired dessert is rich, zesty and delicious