From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this nutty sweet sponge cake roll while celebrating the French custom of burning a Yule log, which prevents bad spirits from flowing down the chimney into the new year.

New Year's Almond Log Cake

From Smithfield

Paula's holiday twist on her Grandmother Paul's recipe.

Paula's Red and Green Velvet Holiday Cake

From Midwest Living

This moist three-layer cake will shine at even the most elegant parties. It's frosted with a mixture of cream cheese and white chocolate.

White Christmas Butter Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Richer and more colorful than typical pumpkin cakes, more flavorful than pound cakes, and lighter than fruitcakes, this Thanksgiving or Christmas recipe will become a seasonal favorite.

Pumpkin Pound Cake

From Midwest Living

This dazzling cheesecake has buttery cashews in the crust and creamy eggnog in the filling.

Showstopper Eggnog Cheesecake

From Midwest Living

Creme de menthe adds a hint of mint to this chocolate-topped cheesecake. This is a gorgeous dessert to serve for the holidays.

Mint-Chocolate Cheesecake

From The Food Channel

Here's a family friendly dessert that's perfect for summer potlucks, picnics and family reunions. You can't have too many desserts at those kinds of get-togethers, and this sweet and fruity dessert always scores well with young and old.

Uncle Bobs Banana Split Icebox Cake

From Family Circle

Although these individual pound cakes are suppose to serve one, you may want to share with another guest. Each cake is drizzled with chocolate ganache and vanilla icing.

Mini Bundt Cakes

From Midwest Living

Take a delicious traditional red velvet cake and give it a creamy twist. Don't let the red color fool you: The flavor is chocolate.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

From Midwest Living

This classic tiramisu gets a boost of flavor from the hazelnut liqueur but you could omit it and still have a delicious dessert.

Tiramisu

From Better Homes and Gardens

A traditionally popular dessert even served plain, this recipe offers five variations that make a classic, simple recipe exciting every time.

Cheesecake

From Taste of the South

German-Chocolate Pound Cake

From Midwest Living

Make this elegant almond cake a new holiday tradition at your house.

German Nut Cake

From Family Circle

This luscious cheesecake baked in a chocolate graham cracker crust captures the flavors of the creamy sweet cocktail known as a Brandy Alexander.

Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This decadent cake, made with butter for a rich, moist cake, is ideal to serve at a bridal shower or birthday party. As much as a month beforehand, make and store the Caramelized Pistachio Shards in an airtight container at room. Reserve any leftover shards to sprinkle on ice cream.

Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream

From Better Homes and Gardens

This fruit-and-nut cake makes its own sauce right in the pan.

Black Walnut and Date Pudding Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Raspberry liqueur in the recipe brings a light, fruity flavor to these Christmas cupcakes crowned with a crisp meringue topping.

Meringue-Topped Raspberry Cupcakes

From Better Homes and Gardens

This two-layer cake has a minty filling and a rich chocolate frosting. Serve it for dessert as a refreshing end to any meal.

Chocolate-Peppermint Fantasy Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This cake recipe is lighter and airier than many, thanks to the beaten egg whites.

Chocolate-Espresso Chiffon Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This delicious cake recipe is the perfect dessert for company. The white chocolate pudding gives the cake added moisture and flavor.

Amaretto Cake with Cinnamon Swirl

From Parents

These little presents have a raspberry filled cake inside. Give them away for a holiday gift or serve for dessert at a party.

Gift Boxes

From Family Circle

Although this festive holiday cake appeals to all ages, it will be a hit at a kids' Christmas party. Hidden under the clever frosting is a fabulous white cake dotted with maraschino cherry bits.

Santa Claus Cake

From Family Circle

With its pink, green, and white layers, this stacks up to one festive cake for the holidays. Fill and frost the layers with a heavenly whipped cream frosting and add a sprinkle of coconut.

Neapolitan Christmas Cake

From Better Homes and Gardens

Celebrate Christmas in style with this spectacular cake. Decorating the frosted cake makes it even more special.

Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

From Better Homes and Gardens

As a centerpiece, this cake resembles a sumptuous snowball. Inside is a classic red velvet cake made special for the Christmas holidays with a raspberry filling.

Red-and-White Christmas Cake