25 New Year's Eve Cake Recipes That Will 100% Make Sparks Fly

Keeping the cocktails flowing at a New Year's Eve party is important, but we think cake is really what keeps a bash going strong. After all, New Year's Eve is the perfect time to bust out all the stops when it comes to dessert. And with these effortless (yet super-impressive!) cake recipes, sparks are sure to fly at your get-together. Bonus: Some of these cake recipes have Champagne in them, so even your dessert table is about to get pretty lit.

You know that old adage, that where you are on New Year's Eve says where you'll be in the new year? Well, we hope 2023 finds us near a lot of amazing cakes. So just to be on the safe side of things, why not bake up our lemon meringue cheesecake, easy sponge cake, and a chocolate polka dot cake?

If you're looking to have your booze and eat it too, check out all of our top boozy dessert recipes perfect for ushering in 2023. Depending on your alcohol preference, we've got a little something for everyone. If you're keeping the bubbly flowing, you'll have to bake up a batch of Champagne cupcakes that have Champagne in both the batter and the icing! But if you love a well-crafted cocktail, look no further than our Moscow Mule cupcakes and rum & coke cake recipes.

Be sure to ring in the new year with all of our top New Year's Eve recipes, including all the best New Year's drinks, New Year's appetizers, and foods to eat for good luck in the new year.