This cherry cordial bundt has lovely bits of maraschino cherries throughout fluffy, pink cake and covered in a rich, chocolate ganache.
Some of the best desserts remind you of your childhood–in this case, this reminds me of the holidays where I’d stuff my face full of cherry cordial chocolates. I used to love those little guys, but they were always so messy. This cake has the delicious chocolate exterior with a cherry cake middle. All fun and less mess–you can’t have a completely clean dessert and have it still taste good now can you?
This bundt is a very special cake I created for an event I look forward to every year–The Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Valentine’s Event. And guys, I can’t believe it but–
This is the third year for our Valentine’s event!
I am so glad that this event is still going strong and that we can raise money to help fight against pediatric cancer!
Did you know that cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S.? There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. With less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget going to all childhood cancer combined, I knew it was important for me to get involved.
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer! Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: Dixie Crystals, Mediavine and OXO have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000!
Thanks to many of you, we have reached our goal. You can still donate and help us make an even bigger difference!
Donate here.
Check out some of the great recipes my blogger friends have made for this event after the recipe!!!
PrintCherry Cordial Bundt Cake
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 10-15 1x
- Category: Dessert
Description
Cherry Cordial Bundt Cake is a delightful take on the rich chocolate candy. Full of bursts of maraschino cherries and covered in a chocolate ganache, this will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Bundt Cake
10 oz jar maraschino cherries, liquid reserved
6 Egg whites, room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
4 TBSP maraschino liquid
3 cups flour
1 TBSP Baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
Chocolate Ganache
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 and grease bundt pan.
In a food processor, pulse maraschino cherries until lightly chopped. RESERVE THE MARASCHINO CHERRY LIQUID. Set both aside.
Place egg whites in a mixing bowl or stand mixer and beat until they form soft peaks, set aside.
In a new bowl, cream butter until it is white and fluffy. Once done, add sugar and 3-4 TBSP of the maraschino cherry liquid. Your mixture should turn a soft pink.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Set aside.
Take the milk in a measuring cup and add the vanilla and almond extracts.
Return to your butter and sugar mix and slowly add the dry mixture. Alternate between the dry mix and the milk, whisking all together at a low speed.
Add your chopped cherries and combine well.
Grab your soft peaks and gently fold them into your batter. When all is combined, add to your bundt pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when testing the cake.
Allow to cool.
For the chocolate ganache, take 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a low simmer in a saucepan. Once the cream begins to simmer, remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir the melting chocolate to combine well.
Pour ganache over the top of the bundt.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Enjoy 🙂
Bake at 350 for 50 minutes
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Susannah says
Carolann, You are wonderful for creating and sharing this lovely recipe for such a worthy cause!
Your Mediavine swag is on the way and should be to you soon. It’s a small token of our appreciation for your time and efforts to wipe out pediatric cancer.
Thank you so much for participating!
— Susannah at Mediavine
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JulieD says
Wow, what a beautiful recipe! Thank you so much for participating this year! You’re amazing!
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ApronWarrior says
Thank you!
Kate Berkey says
I was looking for a cake recipe for the whole family and I stumbled on this article. I read and followed the instructions carefully and I made it deliciously! Every member of my family is so happy! Thanks for this
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ApronWarrior says
I’m so happy to hear! Glad you and your family enjoyed it 🙂