CHOCOLATY MEXICAN WEDDING CAKE

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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

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.

Tharushi Kandage
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this again.


sriti Sarkar
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This cake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of chocolate and nuts. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dessert.


Valencia Cavanaugh
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the chocolate flavor was still good. I would recommend using a different recipe next time.


I Didn't Do It Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


peter chipasha
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious chocolate cake recipe.


Adam Mpete
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.


Karan Shahi
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Jessica Leonard
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he had ever had.


Alexander Puente
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This cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was perfect and the texture was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SK BOY GLOBAL
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This chocolaty Mexican wedding cake was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor. I will definitely be making this again.