21 Vintage Christmas Breads and Cakes

Vintage Christmas breads and cakes bring back the cozy magic of old holiday traditions. These nostalgic favorites filled kitchens with warm spice, sweet aromas, and the joy of homemade treats shared with family and friends. Each recipe carries the charm of Christmases past with classic flavors that feel comforting, familiar, and festive. Get ready to rediscover the breads and cakes that made the season unforgettable.

Homemade Banana Nut Bread

Homemade Banana Nut Bread
Homemade Banana Nut Bread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ultra moist banana bread loaded with crunchy pecans and real banana flavor. The perfect one-hour bake that turns overripe bananas into pure comfort.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Banana Nut Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread
Apple Cinnamon Bread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Cozy apple cinnamon bread packed with grated apples, warm spices, and walnuts. Smells like grandma’s kitchen and tastes like fall in every slice.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Bread

Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake with Pudding Mix

Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake with Pudding Mix
Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake with Pudding Mix. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A stunning chocolate pistachio bundt with swirled layers and bakery-level flavor. Made from cake mix and pudding for an easy showstopper.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake with Pudding Mix

Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze

Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze
Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A rich Southern pound cake bursting with buttery flavor and toasted pecans. Dense, moist, and finished with a sweet glaze that makes it irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze

Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread
Chocolate Banana Bread. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Deeply rich chocolate banana bread made extra tender with sour cream and loaded with mini chocolate chips. A double chocolate fix in loaf form.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Banana Bread

Jam Cake

Jam Cake
Jam Cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Old-fashioned jam cake filled with warm spices, raisins, and nuts, topped with brown sugar frosting. A vintage Southern dessert with unforgettable flavor.
Get the Recipe: Jam Cake

Old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake

Old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake
Old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Classic cream cheese pound cake with a velvety crumb and buttery richness. Simple ingredients, timeless flavor, guaranteed perfection.
Get the Recipe: Old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake

Lane Cake

Lane Cake
Lane Cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A true Southern classic layered with fruit, coconut, and pecans. Moist, decadent, and baked the old-fashioned way.
Get the Recipe: Lane Cake

Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread Cake. Photo credit: Stetted.

Soft, warmly spiced gingerbread topped with simple icing. A cozy holiday snacking cake that fills the house with festive aroma.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake

Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry Orange Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Sweet tart cranberry orange bread topped with citrus glaze. Moist, bright, and ideal for winter mornings or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Bread

Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Roll Biscuits (No Yeast)

Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Roll Biscuits (No Yeast)
Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Roll Biscuits (No Yeast). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fluffy cinnamon biscuits swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar. All the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls with none of the yeast or waiting.
Get the Recipe: Soft and Gooey Cinnamon Roll Biscuits (No Yeast)

Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits

Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits
Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender Southern biscuits made with mashed sweet potato. Lightly sweet, warmly flavored, and perfect with savory or sweet toppings.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits

Cranberry cake

Cranberry cake
Cranberry cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A stunning three-layer cranberry orange cake with soft vanilla layers, tangy cranberry filling, and orange cream cheese frosting. Festive, bright, and surprisingly easy.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry cake

Braided Sweet Potato Yeast Bread

Braided Sweet Potato Yeast Bread
Braided Sweet Potato Yeast Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Soft, naturally sweet yeast bread with warm spices and tender crumb. Beautifully braided and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Braided Sweet Potato Yeast Bread

Nutella Star Bread

Nutella Star Bread
Nutella Star Bread. Photo credit: Stetted.

A gorgeous pull-apart star filled with Nutella. Soft, sweet, and guaranteed to wow at any brunch or holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Star Bread

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Sour Cream Pound Cake
Sour Cream Pound Cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A nostalgic sour cream pound cake that bakes up moist, rich, and delicately tangy. A timeless treat that never misses.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Pound Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Bread. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Classic cinnamon swirl bread with a tender crumb and buttery cinnamon ribbon. A family recipe that tastes like home.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Chocolate Pound Cake

Chocolate Pound Cake
Chocolate Pound Cake. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Dense, rich pound cake enhanced with chocolate and coffee. Deep flavor, moist texture, and absolutely addictive.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pound Cake

Pistachio Bread

Pistachio Bread
Pistachio Bread. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Quick pistachio bread made with pudding mix for extra moisture and flavor. Soft, sweet, and tinted the perfect pale green.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Bread

Eggnog Pound Cake

Eggnog Pound Cake
Eggnog Pound Cake. Photo credit: Life Currents.

Luxuriously moist eggnog pound cake topped with pecan caramel. Festive, buttery, and guaranteed to impress holiday guests.
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Pound Cake

Chocolate Walnut Cake

Chocolate Walnut Cake
Chocolate Walnut Cake. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Rich chocolate cake crowned with fudgy frosting and crunchy walnuts. Deeply satisfying for anyone craving real chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Cake

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