Decadent Mexican Wedding Cake
This luscious and ultra-moist Dreamy Mexican Wedding Cake is filled with sweet pineapple and nutty pecans, then topped with a silky cream cheese frosting that makes every bite unforgettable.
Dreamy Mexican Wedding Cake Recipe
Cake Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Baking soda | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pecans, finely chopped | 1 cup |
| Crushed pineapple with juice | 16 oz |
Frosting Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, room temperature | 16 oz (2 packages) |
| Powdered sugar, sifted | 2 cups |
Instructions
Step 1 – Heat Oven & Prepare Pan
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan, or line it with parchment to make removal effortless.
Step 2 – Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
Step 3 – Add Eggs & Pineapple
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then gently stir in the crushed pineapple, juice included, until the batter becomes smooth.
Step 4 – Mix in the Pecans
Fold the chopped pecans into the batter so they’re evenly distributed.
Step 5 – Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6 – Cool the Cake
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
Step 7 – Prepare Frosting
While the cake cools, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sifted powdered sugar gradually, mixing until thick, creamy, and spreadable.
Step 8 – Frost
Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting across the top in an even layer.
Step 9 – Serve
Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy this indulgent, flavor-packed dessert!
