47 Festive Ring-Shaped Dessert Ideas to Welcome a Prosperous New Year

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As the New Year approaches, ring-shaped desserts take center stage as symbols of continuity, good fortune, and the sweet possibilities ahead. These creative circular confections bring both meaning and magic to your celebration.

Discover 47 irresistible ring-shaped dessert ideas that not only look beautiful on your holiday table but also help you welcome a prosperous and joy-filled year to come.

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Butternut Squash Cake

Butternut squash bundt cake with cream cheese frosting.Pin
Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Butternut squash cake is a simple fall dessert that comes together quickly and tastes like pure autumn. It’s the perfect use for leftover squash.

Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Cake.

Air Fryer Doughnuts

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Air Fryer Doughnuts are a fun, easy, healthier to enjoy everyone’s favorite treat! They only take about 5 minutes to cook in the air fryer.

Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Doughnuts.

Gugelhupf

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This Gugelhupf, or Kugelhopf, is a traditional German sweet yeast bread that is often served for breakfast or afternoon tea with coffee for dunking. It is served around the holidays, for occasions when company comes.

Get the Recipe: Gugelhupf.

Baked Chocolate Crumb Donuts

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Baked Chocolate Crumb Donuts make such an indulgent breakfast or sweet treat!  These are moist and tender, with tons of chocolate flavor!

Get The Recipe: Baked Chocolate Crumb Donuts.

Coffee Cake Donuts

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These Coffee Cake Donuts combine two favorites into one Heavenly treat that is sure to make any mouth water! Packed with flavor!

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Brown Butter Bundt Cake

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Brown Butter Bundt Cake is an irresistible treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with a dense and moist vanilla cake. This easy cake recipe is elevated by a sweet brown butter glaze that drapes over the cake, adding a smooth, caramel-like finish.

Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Bundt Cake.

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

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This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a perfect combination of juicy peaches and a buttery pound cake with aromatic flavors and a decadent crumb. This classic, velvety, chunky, moist and comforting cake is rich in flavor with upside down layer of plump peaches infused in the amazingly tasty rich pound cake.

Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Pound Cake.

Simple Coffee Baked Donut with Coffee Glaze

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If you’re a coffee lover, this Simple Coffee Baked Donut Recipe with Coffee Glaze is for you. These coffee donuts are packed with flavor and bring a cozy coffee shop vibe right to your kitchen.

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Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake

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If you’re a lemon lover like me, you’ll fall in love with this classic lemon bundt cake recipe! Not only is it moist and tender, but there’s lemon flavor packed into every bite. It’s soaked with a lemon simple syrup and topped with an easy lemon glaze.

Get the Recipe: Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake.

Baked Strawberry Lemon Donuts

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Baked Strawberry Lemon Donuts are the ultimate sweet treat for lemon lovers!  These easy-to-make donuts get baked in the oven, then topped with a bright lemon glaze, resulting in donuts that are soft, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor!

Get The Recipe: Baked Strawberry Lemon Donuts.

Spice Bundt Cake

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This deliciously moist Spice Bundt Cake is made with cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla. It’s cozy and flavorful, topped with a nutty brown butter cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a crisp fall or winter day! It’s ready in just six easy steps.

Get the Recipe: Spice Bundt Cake.

Strawberry Bundt Cake

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This strawberry bundt cake is made from scratch with no gelatin. Light, full of delicious strawberry flavor & topped with a beautiful strawberry-lemon glaze

Get The Recipe: Strawberry Bundt Cake.

Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts

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Bring a little sweetness to your morning with this easy baked Glazed Blueberry Donuts recipe! Bake your own glazed blueberry cake donuts from scratch  for a delicious and fun-filled breakfast for the whole family in just under 30-40 minutes!

Get the Recipe: Delectable Glazed Blueberry Donuts.

Oreo Pound Cake

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This Oreo Pound Cake is a simple vanilla bundt cake that is filled to the brim with crushed Oreos, and finished off with a sweet glaze.

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Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake

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Cinnamon swirl bundt cake has rich cinnamon cake swirled with sweet vanilla cake in this easy homemade marble cake recipe!

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Sponge Cake

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This easy sponge cake uses plain flour and oil. It’s a fluffy decadent sponge cake that you can quickly whip and mix, and be ready for you to enjoy with your cup of coffee or tea in no time.

Get the Recipe: Sponge Cake.

Caramel Apple Baked Donuts

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Apple and Doughnuts are a great combination for good luck during New Years because of it’s roundness. These Caramel Apple Baked Donuts are tender, yummy, and a quintessential fall treat. Bonus: they’re baked, not fried.

Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Baked Donuts.

Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts

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Because of their roundness, people consider Apples and Doughnuts as a sign of wealth and good luck. If you enjoy classic fall flavors of apple and caramel, these Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts are a must-try! Tender, yummy, and a must try!

Get The Recipe: Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts.

Brownie Cake

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This brownie cake is rich, decadent and chocolaty! It is hands down the easiest cake ever. This recipe is made with pantry staples and takes only one hour. The texture is soft, fluffy, moist and absolute perfection. Great for Christmas, birthdays, holidays and more!

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Moist Blueberry Bundt Cake With Streusel

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This tender blueberry bundt cake is packed with juicy blueberries that add a pop of fresh sweetness to every slice. Inside, you’ll discover a layer of decadent streusel, adding a delightful crunch and rich flavor contrast.

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Whole Lemon and Cottage Cheese Cake

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This whole lemon and cottage cheese cake boasts a unique texture with a chewy yet fluffy crumb, delivering a delightful contrast in every bite. The cake is topped with an extra-thick, tangy lemon icing that perfectly complements the subtle sweetness of the cake.

Get the Recipe: Whole Lemon and Cottage Cheese Cake.

Lemon Donuts

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With a fresh lemon flavor, a beautifully tender crumb, and a perfectly zingy icing, these baked Lemon Donuts are your new go-to. And best of all? They’re ready in less than an hour!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Donuts.

Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake

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Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

Chocolate Orange Bundt cake with super moist and flavourful Orange cake and delicious, silky chocolate glaze can be the star this Christmas!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Orange Bundt cake.

Baked Oreo Donuts with White Chocolate Melts

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Delicious Oreo White Chocolate Donuts: step-by-step recipe, tips, storage, serving suggestions for perfect homemade treats. Indulge in a sweet delight!

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Raspberry Swirl Cake

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Raspberry Swirl Cake is a beautifully moist and tender cake featuring a vibrant ribbon of raspberry filling that adds a burst of fruity flavor right through the center. The swirl of raspberry not only adds visual appeal but also a refreshing contrast to the soft, buttery crumb, making it a versatile treat for any occasion.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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This Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake is topped with a sprinkle of chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! The moist, spiced pumpkin cake is complemented by the rich chocolate and peanut butter candy, adding a fun and delicious twist.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake.

Instant Pot Rainbow Bundt Cake

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Guys, you can make Instant Pot Cake very easily. You use everyday staples and with 10 mins of effort you end up with a fluffy, colourful Instant Pot Rainbow Bundt Cake that appeals to kids big and small. Come find out how.

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Mango Doughnuts With Mango Glaze

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Mango Doughnuts (Donuts) with Mango Glaze are soft, moist, and fluffy donuts bursting full of mango flavors, then covered in an aromatic mango glaze. A double treat for all mango lovers!!!

Get the Recipe: Mango Doughnuts With Mango Glaze.

Fresh Orange Bundt Cake

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Its citrusy aroma and moist, tender crumb make it a standout treat on its own, but it can also be elevated when served with a scoop of creamy ice cream, turning it into a delightful dessert option that everyone will love.

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Red Velvet Donuts

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These Red Velvet Donuts are the perfect treat and you can feel less guilty about feeding them to your family because they are baked and not fried!

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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

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If you can’t get enough of the Fall vibes yet, celebrate it with a classic New Year twist to bless your year with good luck with a hint of the past flavors. These baked Pumpkin Donuts are perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch, dessert, or snack.

Get the Recipe: Baked Pumpkin Donuts.

Tres Leches Bundt Cake

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This Tres Leches Bundt Cake is off the charts delicious! If you are looking for an easy dessert recipe that will impress your friends and family, then look no further. It’s soft, airy and sweet.

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Lemon Mascarpone Doughnuts

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Lemon Mascarpone Doughnuts are light, fluffy, and filled with a creamy, tangy mascarpone filling. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, they’re the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Mascarpone Doughnuts.

Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes With Maple Glaze

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These delicious Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes with Maple Glaze are the perfect easy individual size dessert for the holiday season this year!

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Louisiana Crunch Cake

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There’s no doubt that the Louisiana Crunch Cake is a Southern classic that ranks up there with crack cake and other favorites.  It is a golden yellow cake with a delicious coconut glaze and nuts that crunch in all the right places. 

Get the Recipe: Louisiana Crunch Cake.

Limoncello Bundt Cake

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Whether you’re a keen home baker or somewhat new to baking, you’re going to find this delicious limoncello bundt cake straightforward to make. It’s a light, fluffy cake topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Get the Recipe: Limoncello Bundt Cake.

Apple Cider Breakfast Doughnuts

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Doughnuts are said to be lucky whenever eaten during the New Year’s. These apple cider breakfast doughnuts are the most delicious Fall treat, super easy to make and packed with hidden nutrients from the butternut squash.

Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Breakfast Doughnuts.

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

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Photo Credit: Mama’s On A Budget

Red Velvet Bundt Cake is simple and delicious. It’s topped with sweet cream cheese frosting and chocolate chips.

Get The Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake.

Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake Video

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This chocolate cherry bundt cake is packed with fresh cherries and dark chocolate chips. Not too sweet, crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside, delicious!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake.

Nutella Coffee Cake

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Moist, buttery, and bursting with flavor, Nutella coffee cake is the perfect way to start your day. Made with a delicious crumble topping and rich swirls of Nutella, this recipe is guaranteed to be a new staple in your home.

Get the Recipe: Nutella Coffee Cake.

Blueberry Pancake Bundt Cake

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Photo Credit: Sunglow Kitchen.

This Blueberry Pancake Bundt Cake is the perfect combination of moist, fluffy cake and the sweet burst of juicy blueberries in every bite. Made with pancake mix, it’s a quick and easy recipe that works equally well as a delightful breakfast treat or a simple dessert.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Bundt Cake.

Baked Raspberry Donuts

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Photo Credit: Spatula Desserts

Baked Raspberry donuts with raspberry glaze and filling have an exceptionally moist texture and delicious raspberry flavor, a must-make.

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Coconut Bundt Cake

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Coconut Bundt Cake is a sweet and delicious dense bundt cake coated in a sweet creamy white chocolate glaze and topped with toasted coconut.

Get The Recipe: Coconut Bundt Cake.

Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake

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Moist Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake Recipe is so full of chocolaty flavor! You’d never guess that this cake is Weight Watchers friendly!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Buttermilk Bundt Cake.

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake

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Photo credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

This is the BEST old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe and a firm family favorite. This moist and flavorful cake is bursting with as much fresh apple as I could cram into it. Nutty browned Butter, walnuts, and cinnamon, with a dulce de leche topping, take it to the next level.

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake.

Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Donuts

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If you love the cinnamon roll donuts Krispy Kreme offers, you’ve got to try these! They’re the best Pillsbury cinnamon roll donuts recipe – easy fried (or baked) canned cinnamon roll donuts, no yeast needed!

Get the Recipe: Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Donuts.

Spanish Three Kings Cake

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Cake is very special during holidays and celebration, but ring-shaped cakes are what’s best to have during the New Year because it represents the full circle of life. In Spain, these Three Kings Cake (Roscón de Reyes) is a tender and buttery sweet cake eaten as part of the holiday tradition and the end of the Christmas Season. 

Get the Recipe: Spanish Three Kings Cake.

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