It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a few sweet treats to go around. Whether you can’t resist a slice (or two) of cake or prefer to fill up your plate with a stack of cookies, we have just the recipes to complete your dessert spread. This week, chef and owner of The Hungry Gnome bakery Danielle Sepsy stopped by TODAY to share some of her favorite festive baked goods.
If you’re looking to feed a crowd, you can’t go wrong with Sepsy’s gingerbread Bundt cake. Between the spice-filled batter and snowy white icing, it truly tastes just as good as it looks. For another fun spin on traditional gingerbread cookies, try making cheesecake bars with a gingersnap crust. This fuss-free treat can be prepped days in advance to keep holiday hosting as seamless as possible. And because nothing beats a cookie decorating party, Sepsy shared her recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies. Topped with buttercream frosting and colorful sprinkles, they’re the perfect addition to any upcoming dessert swaps — or even Santa’s plate.
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Danielle Sepsy’s holiday baking recipes
This cake has all the flavors of the holiday classic — gingerbread cookies — but in the form of a tender, spice filled Bundt cake! This cake will be the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table, thanks to its signature snowy white glaze. I love that you don’t have to fuss with multiple cake pans, trimming and layering, make this holiday dessert simple to execute. Plus, you can enjoy it for breakfast, brunch or, of course, dessert!
These bars combine two holiday favorites — gingerbread cookies and cheesecake. The crunchy, buttery crust is made with gingersnap cookies and when it hits the oven, the scent of warm spices will fill your home. The cheesecake filling is creamy and luscious and has hints of cinnamon, ginger and citrus, which just tastes like the holidays. These are a great fuss-free dessert that you can prep days in advance to reduce some stress during the holidays.
These cookies are an elevated version of a holiday classic! They’re a little nostalgic, thanks to their sweet and buttery flavor, but the texture is pleasantly chewy from the inclusion of almond paste, cake flour and a splash of white vinegar. They are perfect plain, but to make these reminiscent of your favorite bakery cookie, frost the cooled cookies with a luscious homemade buttercream and top them with colorful sprinkles or sanding sugar after baking.
More holiday recipes
Complement Sepsy’s baked goods with some savory sides and mains. We have everything from cozy classics like a holiday ham and spinach gratin to elevated dishes like a rib-eye steak and crab-stuffed mushrooms. They’re all easy to make and sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Rib-Eye Steak with Cacio e Pepe Smashed Potatoes
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