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Mexican Wedding Cake

Mexican Wedding Cake

This Mexican Wedding Cake is a moist and flavorful dish made with pineapple and pecans, topped with a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 16 oz crushed pineapple with juice

Frosting Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese 2 packages
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks, softened

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs and pineapple. Mix until just combined, then fold in the chopped pecans.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • As cake bakes, mix together the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Pierce the top of the cooked cake with a fork all over. Pour frosting onto cake while still hot and spread into an even layer.
  • Allow cake to cool before serving.

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It's perfect for celebrations and gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, dessert, frosting, Mexican Wedding Cake, pecans, Pineapple
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