Traditional Spanish Tarta de Santiago With Almond Flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Tarta de Santiago is the almond cake from Galicia, plain and dense with a cross stenciled in powdered sugar on top. I use toasted almonds so the flavor has some depth.

This Tarta de Santiago recipe is easy to follow, making it perfect for anyone looking to create a sweet Spanish treat at home. Dust it with powdered sugar and the iconic cross of Saint James to add a touch of authenticity.

Easy Almond Cake Recipe from Spain

This Tarta de Santiago is made with ground almonds, eggs, sugar, and lemon zest, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

2 cups ground almonds
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
Zest of 1 lemon
Powdered sugar for dusting
One parchment paper stencil of the cross of Saint James

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds, granulated sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well mixed.

Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and place the parchment paper stencil on top to create the cross of Saint James. Remove the stencil carefully before serving.