**Mexican Wedding Cakes: A Delightful Journey into Sweetness**
In the realm of delectable pastries, Mexican wedding cakes, also known as "bizcochitos" or "polvorones," stand out as exquisite treats bursting with flavor and cultural heritage. These bite-sized cookies, often prepared for festive occasions like weddings, baptisms, and Christmas, have captivated taste buds across generations. With their delicate crumbly texture and sweet, nutty filling, Mexican wedding cakes offer a delightful sensory experience. This article presents three enticing recipes that explore different variations of this classic confection. From the traditional recipe that embodies the authentic flavors of Mexico to a chocolate-dipped version that adds a touch of indulgence, and a gluten-free alternative that caters to dietary restrictions, these recipes provide options for every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Mexican wedding cakes, discovering the secrets behind their captivating charm.
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 CAKES
As part of a Mexican tradition, I tucked these tender cookies into small gift boxes for the guests at my sister's wedding a few years ago. Most folks gobbled them up before they ever got home! -Sarita Johnston, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans. , Shape tablespoons of dough into 2-in. crescents. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until light brown, 12-15 minutes. Roll cookies in additional confectioners' sugar while warm; cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MEXICAN WEDDING CAKES
Great cookies for anytime!!!!
Provided by April Alvarez @peaches58
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add all ingredents and roll with hands into small balls and place on an ungreashed baking sheet. Bake at 350 degees for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown on bottom of cookie. When the cookies are cooled, roll around in powered sugar and store in cookie jar.
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 CAKES
The holidays wouldn't be the same without these little "snowball cookies". Very simple to make, and popular in the cookie tins.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 50-60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cooking tip: For packing a variety of cookies in tins, place these in muffins papers to keep them from getting powdered sugar over different types of cookies.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix together 1/2 cup powdered sugar with the butter and vanilla and beat till fluffy.
- Mix flour with the salt, then add flour 1/2 cup at a time, then add the almonds, stirring until a nice dough forms.
- Make 1-inch balls of the dough and place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven about 15-18 minutes or until set (don't let them brown).
- Remove from cookie sheets, cool 1 minute, then roll in some powdered sugar.
- Allow to cool 10-15 minutes (sugar will get damp) and reroll in the sugar.
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 CAKES
These crumbly, sandy, nut-rich cookies are nearly always rolled twice in confectioners' sugar after baking, which is why there's so little sugar in the dough.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse pecans, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt until mixture resembles coarse meal; add butter and pulse until a dough forms. Shape dough into a disk, and wrap tightly in plastic; refrigerate until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 level tablespoon. Space 1 1/2 inches apart on two large baking sheets. Bake, switching sheets from top to bottom halfway through, until cookies are just golden around edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes on sheets; transfer to a rack to cool completely. Place confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Roll cookies in sugar twice to coat thoroughly, tapping off excess.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your Mexican wedding cakes. Use fresh butter, eggs, and nuts for the best flavor.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help it to hold its shape better. If you're short on time, you can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, but the longer you chill it, the better the results will be.
- Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Bake the Cookies Until Golden Brown: The cookies should be baked until they are golden brown around the edges. This will ensure that they are cooked through but still have a soft and chewy center.
- Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before you roll them in powdered sugar. This will help to prevent the sugar from melting.
Conclusion:
Mexican wedding cakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious Mexican wedding cakes that will impress your friends and family.
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