One of our favourite ways to indulge around the holidays is to treat ourselves with some delicious eats, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite dessert recipes from our Cityline guest experts! We all have our favourite traditional cookies and treats to bake during the holiday season, but if you want to try out something new this year, take a look through our yummy, festive list.
Cakes: From chocolate and vanilla, to fruity and spicy, we’ve got you covered with an array of gorgeous cakes that will wow your guests when you place it in the middle of your table — and they’ll taste even better than they look!
Double-chocolate espresso cake
Olive oil cake with strawberry-rhubarb compote
Carrot quinoa cake with cream cheese frosting
Cherry cake with marzipan roses
Slow cooker chocolate pudding cake
Cookies, bars & squares: We love having a tray full of different cookies out on the counter throughout the holidays, even if our waistlines might not appreciate it! Try one of our chef’s favourites this year, and don’t forget to check out our 2013 Holiday Cookie Book, featuring 31 delicious viewer-submitted recipes!
Gluten-free roasted chestnut meltaways
Chocolate and ginger shortbread
Chocolate peppermint sandwich cookies
Other festive treats: Expand your horizons this year and try something beyond cakes & cookies! Here are some of our favourite treats, like marshmallows, truffles, and cupcakes, with delicious seasonal flavours like peppermint and gingerbread.
Gingerbread cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Is there a dessert recipe that you have to make every year at the holidays? Tell us about your favourite festive treats in the comments!