When the holidays roll around, there’s nothing we look forward to more than baking. Whether we’re whipping up a plate of Christmas cookies, building a gingerbread house or making a batch of fudge, there’s no denying that festive treats are the most fun to make. That’s why you’ll find so many recipes in this roundup: Christmas cakes, festive cupcakes and even homemade holiday candies—we’ve got all the Yuletide treats you could ever need. Want to try something new this year? These adorable snow globe cheesecakes are a no-bake masterpiece. Each little cheesecake is topped with a glassy gelatin globe speckled silver glitter, as if freshly shaken. The best part is, you can eat every bit!

Brighten up your holiday table with this showstopping centerpiece dessert. The dough for the gingerbread house is both sturdy and delicious, and the recipe makes enough for the house and additional gingerbread people for decorating. The candy windows create a stunning stained-glass effect and add a pop of color, especially when lit from within by a flameless LED tealight or LED fairy lights (turn off the lights when not in use).

Julekage is a Danish Christmas yeasted bread that's redolent of cardamom and cinnamon and chockablock with dried fruit, nuts, and candied orange peel. Don't be daunted by the lengthy ingredient list; you are likely to have many of the items on hand and the rest are grocery staples.

As with most gingerbreads, this cake only gets better with time. When it's first baked, it will be light and cakey. If you wrap it and let it sit a day, it will become even more moist and the warm spices will intensify. Either way, it's homey and delicious and perfect for your holiday table. And if you don't have gingerbread cookies to decorate the bottom with, don't worry. This cake can easily stand alone and still impress.