Are Mexican Wedding Cakes Actually Mexican?
Contrary to popular belief, Mexican Wedding Cakes are not actually Mexican. They are believed to have originated in medieval Arab cuisine, and were later introduced to Europe during the Crusades. The recipe made its way to Mexico through Spanish colonizers and eventually became known as “Polvorones,” which is Spanish for “dusty.” The name “Mexican Wedding Cakes” likely originated in the United States as a marketing tactic to make the cookies seem more exotic and sellable.