14 gorgeous Christmas cakes that put the traditional pudding to shame

Let's face it: the Christmas pudding isn't the most instagrammable dessert. 

And while some of us love a slice of it with a spoon of brandy butter, some genuinely hate it. 

If you have decided to deviate from the traditional Christmas cake or pudding this year, we have found some inspiration on the gram that will make sure no one misses the fruity pud. 

1. Chocolate layer cake 

 

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2. Pavlova wreath

 

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3. Festive party cake

 

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4. Christmas tree cake

 

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5. Pink and gold snow cake

 

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6. Chocolate extravaganza

 

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7. Frozen pink cake

 

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8. Berry and white chocolate cake

 

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9. Christmas cupcakes

 

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10. Gingerbread house cake

 

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11. Rudolph cake

 

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12. Toffee and caramel cake

 

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13. Reindeer cake

 

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14. Candied layer cake

 

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