Cookies, cupcakes, candies and more: there’s no shortage of sweet treats during the holidays. When it comes to the perfect finish for your holiday feast, however, nothing compares to a cake. What’s not to love about layer upon layer of sweetness? Whether you make a towering masterpiece, a simple Bundt topped with glaze or a dump cake finished with whipped cream, it’s guaranteed to please. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Christmas cake recipes.

There’s truly something for every kind of baker in this roundup — including this showstopper that’s perfect for anyone ready to test their skills. Swirls of buttercream frosting, candy snowflakes and a flurry of sprinkles bring red velvet cake to life, transforming it into a confection that’s full of holiday spirit.

The secret to keeping this simple (yet stunning) cake nice and moist? Olive oil. Don’t be tempted to substitute for another oil; olive oil’s distinctive flavor pairs beautifully with the rich almond undertones in this dessert.

A double-stack of peppermint-swirled bundts make for an impressive "hill" on which to place an adorable snowman. Sure, he's a little panicked dripping down the sides (!) — but we can't help but smile at his cute face.

This easy, festive cake is perfect for any winter celebration. Go nuts with the decorations, if you like. You can use candy canes, gumdrops or pretty much any holiday-centric candy that helps conjure up that gingerbread-house mood.

This showstopper dessert gives Rudolph his proper due. The moist yellow cake with cocoa frosting and chocolate antlers has an extra magical touch: a red nose that lights up! Rolling a small LED light into the fondant nose gives it a brightness—you would even say it glows.

It's easy to upgrade a store-bought cake for the holidays. All you need is a tube of sparkle gel and some sour candies. Enlist the kids to help with the design!

Dump eggnog, cake mix and a few other ingredients into your cake pan and you’ll achieve something magical: a supremely easy dessert with a custardy vanilla top and crumbly cake bottom. For an extra-festive presentation, serve it topped with ground nutmeg, whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Molly says, "Blotkake is a celebratory Norwegian layer cake that's decorated with whipped cream and fresh berries. I first had it at a Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day) party and have also had it at my husband's family's Christmas parties. This recipe is based on his family's recipe and was transcribed from a scribbley old notecard."

No knitting needles required for this cozy hat! With a variety of pastry tip shapes, you can create a knitted-wool look. And after your guests are finished admiring, slice into it for a chocolate candy-filled surprise.

No special cake pan is needed to make this impressive 3D Christmas Tree Cake: cleverly arranged and stacked squares of sheet cake are frosted and decorated with edible "lights." There's even a festive star topper.

Whether you're short on time or just need a no-fuss solution to your holiday baking dilemma, Ree's Ugly Sweater Cake is the answer. It's just as festive as other holiday treats, but without any cake carving or sculpting—or special decorating techniques. You can even use a store-bought sheet cake if you need a dessert on the fly.

This classic buttery vanilla layer cake has a cool pop of peppermint, which acts as a delicious base for festive handmade candy trees. To make them, ice cream cones are coated with chocolate frosting, then decoratively coated with M&M’s and a light dusting of confectioners' sugar, leaving you with the perfect holiday centerpiece and dessert.

Turn your favorite cake into a holiday showstopper with Buddy's decorating technique. He'll show you how to make an easy buttercream that's perfect for piping—and then use it to make evergreen branches, pinecones and the cutest little holly berries.

This white layer cake with gooey peppermint-flavored frosting and crushed candy canes is a project — but so worth it. It's a great addition to any holiday dessert table!

We love a festive cake for an event and this holiday wreath cake is perfect for any winter gathering. Made easy with cupcakes and decorated with fondant, it's the ideal dessert for kids and adults to make together. Feel free to customize the fondant with your favorite colors.

If baking a roulade-style cake leaves you, well, stumped, don't despair. You can still make a festive treat reminiscent of a traditional bûche de Noël with this fun recipe. It starts with a store-bought cake — and walks you through a few clever decorating techniques to get the look without rolling a cake or piping meringue mushrooms.

Fruitcakes have become the punchline of many a holiday joke, but this recipe will give the notorious seasonal gift a whole new reputation. Filled with loads of real dried fruit and nuts along with brandy, warm spices and citrus, this cake tastes like the holidays.

You may think the best part of Christmas is what's under the tree—but with this fun cake it's what's inside that counts. Make sure you gather your family and friends before you slice into this treat so that everyone can be there for the big, candy-filled reveal.

When cut, each slice of this adorable holiday cake resembles one of Santa's reindeer.