Glazed Cherry Almond Cake Balls
Glazed Cherry Almond Cake Balls are bite-sized confections made from moist almond-flavored cake mixed with cherries and coated in a sweet glaze. These elegant treats combine the flavors of cherry and almond for a rich, chewy, and beautifully glazed dessert that’s perfect for parties or gifts.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins (including chilling and glazing)
- Yield: 30 cake balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and Glazed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup vanilla or almond frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
- Optional: extra chopped cherries or sliced almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions, substituting almond extract for part of the water if desired.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and bake in a 9×13-inch pan for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into a large bowl and mix with frosting until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth to form the glaze.
- Dip each cake ball into the glaze, letting excess drip off, and place back on the parchment paper.
- Garnish with sliced almonds or cherry pieces if desired.
- Allow glaze to set for about 30 minutes before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure cherries are well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cake mixture.
- For a smoother glaze, sift powdered sugar before mixing.
- Store cake balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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