Cherry Cordial Cake Recipes

CHERRY CORDIAL CAKE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1-1/4 cups coffee, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely., Place cherries in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the brandy, preserves and remaining coffee., Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting and cherry mixture; beat well. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container overnight before serving.

CHERRY CORDIAL CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs on high speed until foamy. Blend water and oil into eggs. Slowly add cake mix and jello, beating constantly. Add cherry juice and beat 2 more minutes.
• 2. Fold in maraschino cherries.
• 3. Pour batter into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake appx. 45 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. When cool, ice with chocolate glaze.
• 4. For glaze - Combine chocolate and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Lower heat and gently cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool, stirring occasionally, before icing cake.

HERSHEY'S CHERRY CORDIAL CREME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Line 9-inch round cake pan with foil, extending foil beyond the sides. Grease foil.
• Stir together melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add eggs. Beat well using spoon. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating with a spoon until well blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.
• Bake 25 minutes or until cake is set. (Cake is fudgy and will not test done.) Remove from oven. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl until well blended. Beat whipping cream until stiff. Gradually fold into cream cheese mixture, blending well. Spread over brownie layer. Cover. Refrigerate until serving time. Use foil to lift out of pan; remove foil.
• Just before serving, put cherry pie filling in 5-inch wide heart shape in center of dessert. (I went to Wal-Mart and found a set of heart-shaped cookie cutters to do this step.) Place kisses around edge. Cut into wedges; serve with remaining pie filling. Cover; refrigerate leftover dessert.