World Flavors Cookbook

Tarta de Santiago

A moist, flourless almond cake from Galicia, traditionally decorated with the Cross of Saint James in powdered sugar.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 250g ground almonds
• 250g sugar
• 5 large eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Powdered sugar for decoration

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Fold in ground almonds, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
3. Pour into a greased 22cm round pan.
4. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes until golden.
5. Cool completely. Place a St. James cross stencil on top and dust with powdered sugar.