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Seven-Eleven Unveils 2025 Christmas Cake Rankings

As Christmas approaches in 2025, Seven-Eleven Japan has announced its highly anticipated popularity rankings for Christmas cakes based on reservation figures. This year, the company rolled out an impressive selection of approximately 23 cakes, focusing on both taste and variety, catering to different preferences. Customers can place their orders at Seven-Eleven stores and the convenient online service, Seven Meal, starting from September 15. Let’s take a look at the top five Christmas cakes as of November 27.

2025 Christmas Cake Popularity Rankings

1. Christmas Kamakura

Price: ¥2,980 (Tax included: ¥3,218.40)
Availability: Reservations open
Size: 15 cm in diameter, 6 cm in height
Servings: Serves 4 to 6 people

Coming in at first place is the iconic Christmas Kamakura cake, which has been a customer favorite for 29 years. This cake boasts a smooth and rich whipped cream that delights with its light texture and refreshing aftertaste. The balance of the sponge cake and silky bavarois is a culinary masterpiece, using a premium egg called Egut Pâtissier, known for its rich flavor profile. This year, new vanilla ingredients have enhanced its subtle sweetness, keeping it fresh and inviting.

2. Gâteau Fraise 4号

Price: ¥3,150 (Tax included: ¥3,402)
Size: 11 cm in diameter, 5 cm in height
Servings: Serves 2 to 3 people

Second place is the popular Gâteau Fraise, offered in three different sizes. Using high-quality wheat flour designed for pastry chefs, the cake provides a fine and fluffy texture, ensuring a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience, complemented by a rich and creamy whipped topping.

3. Choco Decoration 4号

Price: ¥2,600 (Tax included: ¥2,808)
Size: 12 cm in diameter, 4.5 cm in height
Servings: Serves 2 to 3 people

Collaboratively developed with Ginza Cozy Corner, this cake features a delightful texture with chocolate crunch enhanced by almond paste.

4. Gâteau Fraise 5号

Price: ¥4,800 (Tax included: ¥5,184)
Size: 14 cm in diameter, 5 cm in height
Servings: Serves 4 to 6 people

5. Morozoff Christmas Hokkaido Mascarpone Cheesecake

Price: ¥2,490 (Tax included: ¥2,689.20)
Size: 16 cm in diameter, 3 cm in height
Servings: Serves 4 to 5 people

Made with fresh Hokkaido milk, this cheesecake offers a uniquely rich taste that is perfect for the holiday season.

Unique Aspects of the Winning Cake: Christmas Kamakura

1. Smooth Whipped Cream: Made with fresh ingredients that are whipped just before serving, providing a pleasant blend of richness and a clean aftertaste that keeps customers coming back for more.
2. Bavarois with Egg Richness and Vanilla Flavor: The bavarois is crafted using a premium egg that has been meticulously developed, ensuring a delectable taste that is both thick and luxurious.
3. Perfectly Light Sponge: The sponge cake, specifically developed for the Kamakura, balances various quality ingredients to create a cake that melts effortlessly in your mouth, harmoniously blending with the bavarois.

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Reservation Details

• - Reservation Period: September 15 (Monday) 10:01 AM - December 19 (Friday) 11:59 PM
• - Pickup Period: December 20 (Saturday) 12:00 PM - December 25 (Thursday) 11:59 PM

Reservations can be made through the Seven Meal online service or at Seven-Eleven stores, where customers will pay and collect their orders on the specified date.

Special Campaign: Chii-Kawa Goods Giveaway

Furthermore, between December 19 and 25, customers using the Seven-Eleven app can participate in a drawing to win original Chii-Kawa goods by purchasing eligible products for over ¥2,000 (excluding tax) in one transaction. The details are available on the Seven Meal website.

Campaign Period: December 19 (Friday) to December 25 (Thursday)
Drawing Period: December 19 (Friday) to December 28 (Sunday)

Top prizes include unique items like a camera cover with “Cheki” Instax mini 12™ and a set of tableware. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in these festive treats while also entering for a chance to win exciting prizes!