Food & Drinks

The best Christmas cake and Christmas pudding recipes

Nothing says Christmas like a plump and juicy pudding or rich and decadent fruitcake. Here are our best Christmas cake recipes.
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The festive season just isn’t complete without a Christmas cake, and anything from this collection of showstoppers is guaranteed to impress your dinner guests.

The classic boiled fruit cake is a traditional crowd pleaser, but the gorgeous little Christmas puddings are perfect for something a little different.

And if you’re really out for a decadent dessert, give the rich chocolate cake a go.

Have a click through the gallery to find the perfect pudding recipe… and don’t forget the brandy butter!

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Boiled fruit cake

Boiled fruit cake

Nothing says Christmas like a dense, plump fruit cake loaded with nuts, fruits, spices and cheeky splash of sherry.

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Rich chocolate fruit cake

Rich chocolate fruit cake

This decadent cake is packed full of the goodness of cherries, raisins and sultanas, then coated in a rich, dark chocolate frosting to create this divine dessert that’s worthy of any celebration.

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Mince pies three ways

Mince pies three ways

Unleash your creativity whipping up these minced fruit and nut pies with a brandy kick. They can be shaped into stars, snowflakes or topped with sweet meringue to offer something for everyone at your next special social gathering.

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Gingerbread gift boxes

Gingerbread gift boxes

These gingerbread gift boxes are an adorable (and edible) way to package up any sweet treat. Go all out this Christmas and whip up a bunch for dessert.

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Christmas puddings

Christmas puddings

Nothing says the festive season quite like Christmas pudding – dense, moist and loaded with delicious dried fruit.

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Little chocolate Christmas puddings

Little chocolate Christmas puddings

A British touch for your Aussie Christmas lunch.

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Christmas gift cakes

Christmas gift cakes

These adorable little parcels make a perfect gift at Christmas time.

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Golden boiled pudding

Golden boiled pudding

We used Grand Marnier in this recipe, but you could use any citrus-flavoured liqueur you like. Serve warm with lashings of cream, custard or sauce.

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Iced Christmas cupcakes

Iced Christmas cupcakes

Make your Christmas special with these delightful fruitcake cupcakes.

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Brandy butter

Brandy butter

Sweet and sinful – this heavenly brandy butter is quick, easy, and so delicious!

Read the full recipe here

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