10 Holiday Bundt Cakes That Stand Out on the Dessert Table

bundt cake with sugared cranberries on top
Photo: Kim's Cooking Now

Celebrate the holidays with a cake worthy of the season: the ever-popular Bundt cake. Our favorites include Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake, Eggnog Bundt Cake, and Cinnamon and Amaretto Pound Cake, to name a few. Just pair one of our festive recipes with a beautiful Bundt cake mold, and all eyes will be on your dessert.

01 of 10

Mom's Apple-Cinnamon Bundt Cake

slice of apple bundt cake on a white plate
Kim

If you're looking for your next family favorite, borrow this recipe. "This my husband's all-time favorite recipe straight from his mother," Sherry Miller says. "This is a heavy Bundt cake that is not too sweet, but sweet enough to hit the spot."

02 of 10

Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake

slice of dark chocolate bundt cake on a white plate topped with powdered sugar
Yoly

Mayonnaise and a cup of brewed coffee make this Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake extra decadent. And what better time to indulge in a rich, chocolaty dessert than the holidays?

03 of 10

Eggnog Bundt Cake

bundt cake with white glaze on a red plate
Chef Mo

With eggnog and rum in its batter (and more eggnog in its icing) this cake actually tastes like your favorite winter drink. "I added an extra few teaspoons to make the icing a little looser," Allrecipes Allstar Chef Mo says. "Very good cake!"

04 of 10

Carrot Bundt Cake with Orange-Bourbon Glaze

carrot bundt cake with orange glaze on a white plate
Brett Profitt

A favorite for cold weather, spiced carrot cake gets a festive upgrade with an orange-bourbon glaze.

05 of 10

Peppermint Chiffon Cake

peppermint chiffon bundt cake on a cake stand and sliced
Allrecipes

Candy cane lovers, rejoice. Peppermint extract transforms fluffy chiffon cake into an elegant take on the beloved Christmastime treat. "Top with glaze of peppermint, milk, butter, sugar, and crushed candy canes and melted drizzled chocolate," reviewer Sasha Lindberg suggests. "Easy and tasty and light!"

06 of 10

Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake

bundt cake with sugared cranberries on top
Kim's Cooking Now

Make the most of citrus season. "Cranberries and orange peel are finely chopped and beat into the batter, so you get those flavors throughout the cake," says Allstar Kim's Cooking Now. In addition to baking it in a faceted Bundt pan, sugarcoated cranberries add to the cake's charm.

07 of 10

Cinnamon and Amaretto Pound Cake

Cinnamon and Amaretto Pound Cake with cinnamon sticks and almonds for decoration
Kim

You'll want to bake this Cinnamon and Amaretto Pound Cake for its five-star flavor and warm, cozy aroma. Much better than a candle.

08 of 10

World's Best Sweet Potato Pound Cake

sweet potato bundt cake with glaze and slice cut out
Yoly

"Sweet potatoes during the holidays are a must in our household," Allstar Yoly says. "This time I decided to do something different other than a casserole or a pie. I used white sweet potatoes, but any sweet potatoes will do. You can eat this cake plain, topped with whipped cream, or topped with a glaze. Either way, this pound cake is delicious!"

09 of 10

Banana-Almond Streusel Bundt Cake

bundt cake sliced with white frosting and bananas on top
Kim

A cross between banana bread, streusel, and a frosted Bundt cake, this dessert boasts the kind of comforting flavor we crave during this time of year. Take a cue from Allstar Kim and sprinkle cinnamon into the cake batter.

10 of 10

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

bundt cake with chocolate chips and white chocolate chips
MommaBean3

If your family can't agree on chocolate or vanilla cake, this Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake will come as a happy medium. Melty chocolate chips and white chocolate chips make it extra irresistible.

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