Best 6 Mexican Wedding Cake Recipes
Take a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with our delectable Mexican Wedding Cake recipe. This traditional confection, known as "Polvorones" or "Polvoroncitos," is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of nuts, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. Our collection features three irresistible variations: the classic Mexican Wedding Cake, a luscious Chocolate-Dipped version, and a tantalizing Pecan-Filled variation. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a fiesta, a holiday gathering, or simply an afternoon snack. With their delicate texture and unforgettable taste, these Mexican Wedding Cakes are sure to become a favorite in your home.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
Delicious moist cake that can be for breakfast, brunch, or desert. Rich and sweet with a fruity flavor. Great with a good cup of coffee!
Provided by Donna Luckadoo
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- SIFT TOGETHER flour, soda, and sugar, and then add pecans.
- Next add slightly beaten eggs and the crushed Pineapples.
- Pour batter into a 9x13 cake pan that has been greased and flour.
- Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees; cake will be dark.
- While cake is still hot, using a fork punch holes in top of cake.
- Mix icing with mixer until smooth and spread on cake while it is still hot!
- Let cake cool and serve.
- Enjoy!
MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
This fruity tropical cake has a milky sauce soaked into it, making it very moist and delicious.
Provided by Glenda
Categories Desserts Cakes Wedding Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and 2 cups sugar; set aside.
- Beat the eggs and add them to the flour mixture. Then stir in the crushed pineapple and juice until just blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
- To Make Frosting: In a medium saucepan bring to a boil the 1 cup white sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Boil for 2 minutes, watching carefully to be sure it doesn't burn. Stir the mixture frequently while cooking. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut and pecans. Beat until it cools to lukewarm then pour over the cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 30.7 g
MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
Steps:
- 1. Grease and flour 13 x 9 baking pan and preheat the oven to 350*F. Mix all the cake ingredients together by hand and then pour the mixture into the pan. Bake for 40 minutes, when the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- 2. Mexican Wedding Cake Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup sugar 1 stick of butter, softened 8 ounces of cream cheese 1 tsp. vanilla Cream the icing ingredients together, and then ice the cake when it is cooled. This recipe makes one sheet cake with 20 to 24 servings.
MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
I don't why it's called a wedding cake...but that is what my aunt always called it. It is really good. Made it for a girls get-together and everyone wanted the recipe!!
Provided by babygirl65
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat sugar with eggs. Add pineapple WITH juice; stir to mix.
- Sift flour and baking soda together, add to mix.
- Pour into ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- While cake is baking, make topping.
- Cream together cream cheese, sugar, butter and vanilla* at high speed.
- While cake is warm, not hot, put topping on cake.
- *I always bake with Mexican vanilla, it has a very different taste than regular vanilla extract. Try it and let me know! You will not be disappointed, I promise!
PINEAPPLE MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
Made this for my Spanish class when i was in high school everyone loved it and kept asking for the recipe
Provided by Tesla Mashburn
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Beat Sugar with Eggs. Add pineapple with juice stir to mix
- 2. sift Flour and baking soda together add to mix. Pour into ungreased 9x13in baking Pan bake at 350 F for 35 mins
- 3. While cake is baking make topping cream together Cream Cheese, Powder Sugar, Butter and Vanilla at high speed. While cake is warm, not hot put topping on cake.
CHOCOLATY MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE
Bits of unsweetened chocolate add a deliciously different twist to typical Mexican Wedding Cakes. It wouldn't be Christmas without these mouthwatering morsels!-bethany, TOH Online Community
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until set., Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; cool on wire racks. When completely cool, roll again in sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially butter, sugar, and pecans. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cookies, making them light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cookies from curdling.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Fold in the chopped pecans. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons and place them on a greased baking sheet. Flatten the cookies slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Conclusion:
Mexican Wedding Cakes are a delicious and festive cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them plain or with a variety of add-ins, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Mexican Wedding Cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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