Spanish Almond Cake (tarta De Santiago)

Spanish Almond Cake, also known as Tarta de Santiago, is a traditional dessert from the Galicia region of Spain. This delicious cake is made with ground almonds, sugar, and eggs, and is flavored with lemon zest and a hint of cinnamon. It's a simple yet elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Spanish Almond Cake (tarta De Santiago)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Confectioners' 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, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in the ground almonds, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust the top of the cake with confectioners' 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
20g
Protein
6g
Fat
16g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowl Whisk or electric mixer Spatula Wire rack

Tools

Oven Cake tester or toothpick

Serving suggestions

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

Tips & tricks

For an extra special touch, you can stencil a cross of the Order of Santiago on top of the cake before dusting with confectioners' sugar.

Cost

$8