🇪🇸 Tarta de Santiago – Traditional Spanish Almond Cake 🌰

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  1. Prepare the oven
    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 22–24 cm (9-inch) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine the ground almonds, sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs
    Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix gently until you have a smooth, well-combined batter. Do not overmix.
  4. Bake
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for approximately 30–40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool
    Let the cake cool completely in the pan before carefully removing it.
  6. Decorate
    Place a Saint James cross stencil in the center of the cake and generously dust the top with powdered sugar. Carefully remove the stencil to reveal the traditional design. ✝️

🌟 Helpful Tips

  • Use finely ground almonds for the best texture.
  • Fresh lemon zest gives the cake a lovely aroma.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before decorating.
  • The cake is even more delicious the next day!

🍰 Serving Suggestion

Serve slices of Tarta de Santiago with a cup of coffee or tea. Its rich almond flavor makes it a wonderful dessert for family gatherings and special occasions.

A simple Spanish classic with an irresistible almond flavor! 🇪🇸❤️

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