9 easy-peasy, stress-free Christmas cakes for kids
Get your little one involved this festive season with these nine easy-peasy Christmas cakes for kids. Perfect for a yummy treat, to serve at a Christmas party, or a personal gift for your friends and family.
And the best part of this list? These recipes are great if you’re short for time. Simply make the cake and freeze it until you’re ready to decorate with your little one. Then the real fun can begin!
You never know, maybe you’ll find a cake you love as much as Santa loves his Triple Choco Chinos!
Here’s a list of nine delicious, child-friendly bakes to get you and your little one in the Christmas spirit.
In a list of great Christmas cakes for kids, these elf and Santa cupcakes should go straight to the top.
Capture the magic of Christmas Eve with Santa and his elves.
You and your little one can recreate Santa’s journey down the chimney – and finish with a tasty treat!
Make your own Felicity Festive, August Digbot and Ivy Icecream, and get ready for their adventures on Lacus Island.
And don’t forget, Santa needs a chimney to deliver everyone’s presents! Try decorating plain cupcake cases to look like brick chimneys – another great activity to engage your child’s creative side.
If you’re going to make elf and Santa cupcakes, why not try these Rudolph-inspired cake pops? After all, Santa can’t go anywhere without his reindeer!
These scrumptious cake pops bring all the fun without the stress, making them the perfect Christmas cake for kids.
And it’s a great recipe to follow if you don’t have much time. You can bake the cake whenever you feel like it. Just freeze it until your little one is ready to have some fun!
You don’t need a magical hat to bring your snowman to life this Christmas!
Make a delicious snowman cake with your little one this festive season. With this malted milk melting snowman cake, you can create your very own white Christmas.
Not only does this Christmas cake for kids make a tasty treat, but a fun activity too! While some parts of this recipe will be tricky for little hands, there’s still heaps of fun for your child! Together, you can bring your favourite snowman to life, or completely invent your own character.
This Christmas Yule log recipe is the ultimate stress-free bake, making it a perfect Christmas cake for kids.
And the best part of this festive recipe? You and your child can completely make it your own!
Turn this traditional Christmas dessert into Santa’s sleigh, build your own igloo, or decorate the stage for a Christmas play.
And when you’re done, this Christmas Yule log will make a creative centrepiece for your dinner table or holiday party!
Nothing will put you in the Christmas spirit like decorating a Christmas tree.
Why not get your little one ready for Christmas with these Christmas tree chocolate cake pops? With a simple yet delicious recipe, they make the perfect Christmas cakes for kids to express their creative side.
And for that extra Christmassy touch, try swapping traditional cake pop sticks for candy canes.
Don’t fancy decorating the whole Christmas tree? Well, these Christmas light cupcakes make a charming alternative.
With this colourful cupcake recipe, your child can be as creative as they like. Use different coloured icing, get inventive with your child’s favourite sweets, or go wild with new and unusual toppings. They really are the perfect Christmas cakes for kids!
And the result will work perfectly at a Christmas party. Why not show off your little one’s creative side to your friends and family?
When searching for the perfect Christmas cakes for kids, it’s difficult to find a tasty recipe that everyone will love.
Why not try this cupcake Christmas tree recipe? Not only will you make a delicious treat, but it’s a fun-filled activity for your little one and their friends.
Encourage your child to be creative. Decorate the tree as much or as little as you like. And don’t forget the tree topper! Will it be a star, an angel, or something else entirely?
The result will go down a treat at school or will make the perfect addition to a Christmas bake sale!
I’m sure you’ve heard of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but what about The Grinch Who Stole Christmas cupcakes?
An easy recipe that will make the perfect Christmas cakes for kids who love to read. Bring Dr Suess’ story to life with these novelty treats. Perfect for a Christmas bake sale or a themed holiday party.
And if your child isn’t already an avid reader, ignite a love for Christmas stories with these story-themed cupcakes. Read the book to your little one while they decorate their cupcakes or play the audiobook while you bake.
Or even better, try putting your own spin on these novelty cupcakes. Take your child’s favourite Christmas story and turn the characters into tasty treats.
Simple but tasty, this easy Christmas pudding Rice Krispie cake recipe is perfect for a stress-free bake!
And they’re the perfect recipe to introduce your child to baking. Once you’ve melted the chocolate, your little one can really get stuck in!
Serve them at a Christmas party or keep them for an after-dinner treat. If your child doesn’t like a traditional Christmas pudding with their Christmas dinner, these sweet treats make a delicious alternative.
Looking for more Christmas baking ideas?
Download our activity packs for bundles of fun! Create your own candy with Mr Bon Bon or find the recipe for Santa’s favourite cookies.
The countdown is on!
It’s never too early to get ready for the festive season. Your little ones will love reading our Christmas stories filled with their favourite characters, written by our Author, Jill. Stay up to date with the latest news from the Lacus Island.
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