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Cakes and Pies for Christmas

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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Hey Reader,

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While I'm baking cookies to share, here are a few cakes and pies that I like to share on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Cakes and Pies for Your Holiday Dessert Table:

  1. ​Eggnog Bundt Cake​
    • A beautiful moist bundt cake made with eggnog and a hint of rum.
    • This cake will look gorgeous on your dessert table
  2. ​Cranberry Cheesecake Pie​
    • A creamy no-bake cheesecake filling topped with my cranberry curd and whipped cream
    • The perfect dessert for cheesecake lovers.
  3. ​Orange Cake with Cranberry Curd​​
    • A beautiful layer cake combining two classic flavors: cranberry and orange
    • My tart cranberry curd brings a beautiful holiday flare to this cake
  4. ​Pecan Cinnamon Rolls​​
    • Surprise your family with these soft and pillowy cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning
  5. ​Cranberry Meringue Tart​​
    • This simple but beautiful tart is a delicious combination of cranberry curd, an easy press-in cookie crust, and toasted meringue
    • Make this the day before and add the meringue (or whipped cream) right before serving
  6. ​Cranberry Orange Mini Bundt Cakes​​
    • These delicious mini cakes are flavored with orange zest, fresh cranberries, and a hint of cardamom.
    • These are perfect if you want guests to have their own individual desserts

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Cheryl

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Cheryl Norris | baker & food photographer

Hey there! Baking is my passion so I'm excited to show you how to take simple ingredients, turn them into amazing baked goods and have fund doing it. I'm a self-taught baker who not only wants to show you how to make tasty treats at home but also explain "the why" (aka the science of baking) so you're successful and look like a superstar at that next family event.

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