Winter solstice cake

Transform your table into a winter wonderland with this elegant winter solstice cake. An easy recipe that looks like a gourmet masterpiece!

Bring some rays of sunshine to your table with this Winter Solstice Cake. The dessert will brighten up any dreary winter's night. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

As the holiday season approaches, one dessert that truly embodies the spirit of Christmas is the Bûche de Noël, also known as the Yule Log Cake. Originating in France, this festive treat is a rolled sponge cake that resembles a traditional Yule log, decorated with chocolate ganache and delightful accents like marzipan mushrooms or fresh holly. It's a staple on holiday dessert tables across the world, charming guests with its rich flavors and striking appearance.

spicy ginger cake with dulce de leche caramel frosting

Winter Celebration Cake

Make these rustic, ginger and orange zest vanilla spice cakes to keep or give away during the Winter Solstice.

Make these rustic, ginger and orange zest vanilla spice cakes to keep or give away during the Winter Solstice.

Juicy elderberries make a rich purple filling for this complex autumn tart. I decorated it with a mandala of purple fruits for added appeal.

On this, the first day of winter, we normally would have had a fire outside, but as we had 60 mph winds and sideways rain all day, we didn't...