Christmas cake is great, and it’s traditional, but not everyone loves it. So, if you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing cake that the whole family will find delicious, then check out these six brilliant non-traditional Christmas cake ideas.

1. Berry and beet spice cake

This delicious treat is inspired by carrot cake and oozes earthy undertones of spice and beetroot with wonderful overtones of berry: simply delicious. It’s a truly unique cake that will make a statement at the dinner table.

2. Cherry and almond cake

Almonds and cherries make a wonderful combination. Cherries are known as the ultimate festive fruit, so this cake is perfect for the Christmas season. Serve a large slice with whipped cream and you’ve got the perfect after-dinner treat.

3. Chocolate and chestnut cake

A wonderfully layered cake that is absolutely delicious. The use of a chestnut puree adds a unique and fantastic flavour that people won’t be expecting. You can prepare this a couple of days in advance, meaning less stress on Christmas day, as well as helping to create an even better flavour.

4. Eccles cakes with blue cheese

Looking for something quite different for this year’s Christmas dinner? This dish will do the trick. Combine heavenly Eccles cakes made with juicy raisins and crispy puff pastry with buffalo blue cheese. Add a festive twist by using plenty of seasonal spices such as mixed spice, ground ginger and nutmeg.

5. Berry merry Christmas cake

Why not bake a zingy, fresh Christmas cake for those who don’t enjoy the dried fruits and nuts variety. Instead, partner with macerated berries stirred through cream, orange juice and crème fraîche.

6. White chocolate and macadamia nut panforte

Create a light version of panforte, which is a festive Italian flat cake. It’s a cross between a honey, candy and fruitcake. You traditionally make it with chocolate and dark fruits.

Whichever of these cake recipes you opt for, you’ll be sure to impress the whole family. You could even create a few of them to bring more variety to the table. Or, better yet, why not take the hassle out of making your own cake and have a professional company do it for you? Check out Pearl’s Creations for more information.