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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the ground almonds, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 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