Basque Almond Cake (basque Sweet Sensation: Tarta De Santiago)

This Basque Almond Cake, also known as Basque Sweet Sensation or Tarta de Santiago, is a traditional dessert from the Basque region of Spain. It's a simple yet delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.

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Basque Almond Cake (basque Sweet Sensation: Tarta De Santiago)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the almond flour and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the eggs, melted butter, and almond extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowl Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Basque Almond Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to the batter before baking.

Cost

$10