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Adventurous Christmas baking ideas

Looking to bake something a little more adventurous this Christmas? Our creative Christmas cake recipes for impressive gingerbread castles, limoncello layer cakes and beautiful Christmas puddings are sure to wow your guests.

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This stunning loaf is layered with hazelnut chocolate spread and twisted into a star shape
Uncle John's Bakery's tear and share chocolate bread
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With zesty segments of orange and crushed pistachios this easy Christmas Pavlova is the perfect pud for the big day
Orange, cardamom and pistachio pavlova crown
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This sparkly showstopper will impress everyone on Christmas Day
Sparkly Christmas forest cake
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This melted snowman cake is so adorable you almost won't want to eat him
Melted snowman cake
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Poached pears add a delicate sweetness to this simple homemade Christmas cake
Poached pear caramel drip cake
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The only thing better than homemade chocolate chip cookies is a giant stack of them, sandwiched together with festively spiced vanilla ice cream and dripping in caramel and chocolate sauce.
Giant ice cream sandwich
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Try something different for your Christmas cake this year with this twist on a festive Italian bake, which is packed full of rich, fruity flavours. The sultanas and zesty citrus of the panettone is complemented by the velvety orange buttercream and caramel
Panettone layer cake with orange buttercream and orange caramel
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Wow your guests with this gingerbread masterpiece – a stunning alternative to traditional Christmas cake
Naked gingerbread wreath cake
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The ultimate chocolate showstopper that's guaranteed to impress your friends and family! This delicious layer cake is sandwiched with white chocolate icing and Nutella icing and topped with a super crunchy (and beautiful!) hazelnut praline
Hazelnut and double chocolate cake
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This pretty low sugar cake recipe is perfect for any celebration or special occasion, using Stevia to replace the sugar. The fruity sponges are sandwiched with creamy citrus icing and a drizzle of tangy orange curd for a treat everyone can enjoy.
Low sugar St Clement’s cake
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Transform classic Christmas cake into a simple yet stunning centrepiece with beautiful rustic decorations, sweet amaretto-spiced icing, and an almond-encrusted marzipan pinecone
Woodland wreath Christmas cake
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Kick off the festivities in style with this sparkly confetti cake that's quite literally exploding with chocolate stars and glittery gold sprinkles
Confetti cannon cake
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The Scandis know a thing or two about yuletide baking. Impress the family this Christmas with this splendid two-tiered cake made with ground almonds and raspberry jam: Festive, impressive and delicious.
Scandi Christmas cake
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Pistachio and marzipan logs
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A super easy idea for an edible Christmas gift, these marzipan logs are delicious and really quick to make, too.
  • Serves 16
  • 10 mins to prepare and 5mins to cook, plus 1hr cooling
  • 215 calories
Chocolate cake
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When it comes to celebrating a special occasion, there is nothing better than tucking into a slice of classic chocolate cake. The ultimate indulgence, a rich, velvety ganache takes this dessert to the next level
  • Serves 8
  • 45 mins
  • 565 calories
Simple lasagne
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Comfort food doesn't get much more classic than this Italian favourite, featuring layers of rich beef mince and a creamy sauce.
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
  • 739 calories
Strawberry cheesecake tarts
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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
  • 563 calories
Classic Christmas cake
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Get into the festive spirit by baking a show-stopping classic Christmas cake.
  • Serves 20
  • 300 mins
  • 406 calories
Carrot cake with walnuts
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Whatever the occasion, this carrot cake is sure to impress. With warming cinnamon, crunchy walnuts and velvety cream cheese frosting, it's a real winner.
  • Serves 10
  • 115 mins
  • 736 calories
Chocolate pancakes
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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
  • 296 calories
Creamy chicken, tomato and chorizo pasta bake
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Rustle up this comforting pasta bake for a flavour-packed midweek meal. Featuring chunks of smoky chorizo, a fragrant tomato sauce and gooey cheese, it is perfect for cosying up with on cooler nights
  • Serves 4
  • 50 mins
  • 692 calories
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