Christmas cake decoration recipes

Icing and decorating a Christmas cake may take time but this sweet snowy scene will be a hit with kids

Nancy Birtwhistle's last-minute Christmas cake is packed with fruit and festive spices, then iced and decorated with three edible reindeer

A stunning cake that uses the 'boiling method' to plump up dried fruit. Decorate with pistachio paste trees and swirles of fluffy icing

A super-simple yet effective Christmas cake decoration, especially if you want a modern looking cake

Wow guests with our fairy light Christmas cake topping, made with fondant icing and sugared almonds. You could also use jelly sweets, if you like

Get creative with your Christmas cake icing - these robins are super cute and really easy to model

Make your Christmas cake extra-special with a festive design. This cute-looking Christmas pudding topping is simple, and takes just 30 minutes to assemble

Turn a plain cake into a stunning centre piece. You need a steady hand so save the sherry for after the tricky balancing act!

Get in the seasonal spirit with this stunning snowman cake. It will be a hit with the whole family and kids will love getting involved with the decorating

This fun and festive cake is popular with kids and adults alike

Make this stunning gingerbread Christmas tree as a standalone treat, or as a decoration for a festive cake, such as our pure gold Christmas drip cake

Surprise the kids with something irresistible, or get them involved - either way, they'll love this magical cake.

Get the kids to help create this winter wonderland - just make sure you have enough Smarties to nibble on!

You can make this Christmas cake right at the last minute. The decorating makes a fun holiday project for the kids

This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

Everyone loves a white Christmas and this snowman cake conjures up that festive feeling. Kids can help decorate with buttons, icing and chocolate sticks

Give your Christmas cake a stylish and professional finish this year with this sparkling decoration idea

Make meringue kisses and icicles to decorate a cake. The kisses look fabulous on our white chocolate, orange & cranberry Christmas cake

Enjoy this recipe for golden gingerbread trees - make them to eat on their own, or to decorate your Christmas cake

Leave the tinsel and bling for the Christmas tree and keep it simple with this tasteful finishing touch to your homemade cake

Indulge family and friends this Christmas with our spiced sponge and gingerbread showstopper. It's the ultimate cake for the festive season