8 Christmas Cakes So Bad They're Good (For A Belly Laugh)

'Tis the season to count your wreckage.

1) This cup of "Coco"

2) A Holiday Joint

I think it's an elbow.

3) Gingerbread X-Rays

DANGIT TSA IS NOTHING SACRED

4) Santa?

Even he doesn't know what's on his head.

5) A Cluster Cluck of Wrapping Paper:

Actual Conversation Between Me and John Regarding This Cake:

Me: [zooming in on wrapping] "Um, can you tell what this is?"
John: [squinting] "That's Santa... holding an accordion."
Me: [pause] "Is Santa a chicken?"
John: [longer pause] "Yes, yes he is."

6) Santa's "Sleigh":

I think I deserve a gold medal for figuring this one out, you guys.

7) A Snowman, Probably:

See the scarf and hat?

8) Poo-dolf, the Leech-Nosed Colon Cleaner:

Ho Ho NO.

Thanks to Sherri B., Allie D., Heather G., Surlana, Amelia K., Sydney B., Julie A., & Jeffrey C. for making it rain, dear.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

11 Uniquely Chic Christmas Cakes

We're on the home stretch, my friends! Just a few more days 'til Christmas, and then we can collapse in front of the TV for a few days before New Year's. (At least that's MY plan. I have some Overwatch skins to earn, dangit.)

It's important to pace yourself, though, so let's all take a mini break to swoon over these Sweet Christmas cakes I found:

(A Few Cakes, Canada)

I love that sprinkle tree inset, such a clever design! I bet you could press a cookie cutter into the icing to get the shape right.

The unicorn cake trend continues to give us even more adorable variations:

(Carolina Wachter, Chile)

Reindeer cake! The gold-tipped horns are extra glam.

Here's another unusual design that has me smitten:

(Cakes Decor member Geri)

This fireplace cake is LIT, y'all. I love the 3D look; it's hard to tell how deep that inset really is! I wonder if you could actually light the candles on top.

You've probably noticed I'm after the more non-traditional Christmas cakes. When you've been at this for 10 years, it's always nice seeing something new - like this!

(Amanda Earl Cake Design, North Yorkshire)

I love all this: the dangly ornaments, the colors, the free-standing wreath!

And of course I'm going to love a Cake Rex:

(MOLI Cakes, Slovakia)

DINO-MIGHT! :D

Have you noticed that Christmas gnomes are all the rage lately?

(Baker unknown. Help?)

I can't get enough of these little guys; I even bought a fluffy white one for my desk. But I have to admit, these ones are even cuter in their little Christmas hats!

Check out the all the textures on this beauty:

(Nancy TW, Nova Scotia)

That wafer paper tree in the middle is my favorite, but I'm also heart-eyed over the sparkly icicles!

I'm always a sucker for Sweets that defy gravity:

(Nicky Lamprinou, Greece)

I hope whoever got this cake saved the poinsettia and hung it on a wall somewhere!

Oooh, here's on that brings the drama:

(Kleiza Rojas, Pennsylvania)

Proof that with enough gold trim, black really IS festive!

Or, if you prefer a softer look:

(Tortenherz, Germany)

D'awwww. That coral and soft blue is close enough to my OTP of orange and teal that I am totally here for this. Plus I'm surprised by how much I like the little touches of red!

And finally, an ethereal beauty that's giving me Frozen Sugar Plum Fairy vibes:

(Justyna A Majewska, Germany)

WOW. Her dress is made of delicately iced snowflakes! This is decorating magic. Amazing.

I hope these gave a smile and a few minutes free from worry and stress, my friends. Remember to take time to escape and recharge this holiday! And as always, I hope your week is extra Sweet.

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Sharing some more gnome love, because LOOK HOW CUTE:

Swedish Gnome Plush

Plus you could leave this one out all year!

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And from my other blog, Epbot: