This fruitcake needs no aging. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com.

Lamingtons are little sponge cakes coated in chocolate and grated coconut. A traditional Australian treat that appeals to most. Any firm type of plain cake can be used: butter-cake, pound-cake, Madeira cake or genoise sponge. Note: desiccated coconut is a slightly dried shredded coconut - not sweetened.

This is a nice version of the popular Italian pick-me-up dessert. The toffee candy in this recipe adds a delightful crunchiness to the smooth creamy whipped cream quality of an already perfect dessert.

These take a bit of work and time, but are spectacular. They are highly prized for Christmas gift-giving! As with other meringue recipes, these should only be made on a dry day. You will need a pastry bag with a plain tip. If you can save some green plastic berry baskets from the summertime, these mushrooms look totally realistic placed in them.

A layered lemon and orange gelatin salad with crushed pineapple, marshmallows and a custard layer topped with sliced bananas and toasted coconut.

A light browns sugar candy similar to Divinity is studded with pecans. This is a candy recipe that I share with all my family and friends at Christmas.

Angel food cake layered with vanilla pudding, bananas, strawberries and whipped topping for an attractive, chilled dish.

Sweet, thick and full of cherries, this pie is irresistible. The filling is whipped up from a classic combination of canned cherry pie filling, sugar, flour and almond flavoring.

Strawberry fluff is frozen on a sweet walnut crust before cutting into squares to serve. Enjoy this treat on a hot summer day.

Sherbet? Chocolate? Sounds weird but tastes delicious. It’s something really luxurious for chocolate lovers. Serve garnished with mint leaf, orange peel strips, or strawberries.