Christmas: Cakes, Icings and Toppings

Although there are plenty of good Christmas cakes available to buy, a home-made Christmas cake is in a league of its own.

The flavour is richer, the texture is better, and the satisfaction of making your own makes it something really special. Best of all, homemade Christmas cake is often surprisingly cheaper than buying a ready-made version.

Here, you’ll find a complete collection of Delia’s Christmas cake recipes. From her much-loved Classic Christmas Cake to a convenient Last-Minute Christmas Cake, plus festive favourites like Bûche de Noël, Christmas Stollen, and more, there’s a recipe to suit every level of skill.

To help you finish your cake beautifully, we’ve also included step-by-step recipes for marzipan, royal icing, fondant icing, and a variety of festive cake toppings and decorations. For extra confidence, you can watch how to ice a Christmas cake in our Cookery School video – simply click the image to play and follow along with Delia's guidance.

Whether you’re planning ahead or baking closer to Christmas, our Christmas cake recipes and Cookery School videos make it easy to create a festive cake that looks stunning and tastes better than any shop bought.

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