Cherry Cordial Cake Balls

Name: Cherry Cordial Cake Balls
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size); 1-1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, divided; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, well drained; 1/3 cup brandy; 1/4 cup cherry preserves; 1 cup canned chocolate frosting; 4 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, chopped; 2 tablespoons shortening

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Total Time:Prep: 1 hour Bake: 35 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Westerfield

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Brandy and coffee add mild flavor to these scrumptious cherry cake balls. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Cherry Cordial Cake Balls

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Yield:6 dozen

Prep:1 hour

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, well drained
1/3 cup brandy
1/4 cup cherry preserves
1 cup canned chocolate frosting
4 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, chopped
2 tablespoons shortening

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.
3
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.
4
Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting and cherry mixture; beat well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
5
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.