Best Christmas cakes for 2026

Nothing beats a slice of rich and fruity Christmas cake with a warming cuppa. Pop into the Foodhall to pick a classic family favourite or whip up your own at home with our easy recipe ideas. Not a fan of dried fruit? We've got you – see our selection of festive celebration cakes and Yule logs.

Make the best Christmas cake at home

Create your own bake this year with our easy Christmas cake recipe.

• Packed with vine fruits, glacé cherries, citrus zest and warming spices, this rich fruit cake is finished with a splash of orange brandy liqueur for deep festive flavour. Make it up to two months ahead, feeding it with brandy as it matures, before topping with marzipan and smooth fondant icing for a classic homemade centrepiece that's perfect for sharing throughout the season.

• Use up any leftovers in our no-churn Christmas Cake Ice Cream recipe.

Best yule logs for Christmas

Not a fruit cake fan? We've got you covered.

• For a showstopping centrepiece that's guaranteed to delight chocolate lovers, look no further than our Collection Triple Chocolate Yule Log. Slice into a rolled chocolate sponge filled with white chocolate ganache buttercream and a caramel ganache centre, coated in Madagascan cocoa and Belgian chocolate ganache

• Everyone deserves a slice of Christmas indulgence and our Collection Made Without Wheat Chocolate Yule Log doesn't compromise on flavour. This moist chocolate sponge roll is filled with rich chocolate buttercream and finished with delicate chocolate curls, making it a delicious Made Without Wheat alternative.

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