Tarta de Santiago: A delicious typical dessert from Spain

Spanish gastronomy is famous for its wide variety of dishes and desserts, and one of the most popular is the Tarta de Santiago. This typical Galician dessert is easy to make and full of flavor. If you love Spanish food, you can’t miss this delicious cake. Prepare your kitchen utensils and let’s get started!

List of ingredients and calories:
– 200 grams of ground almonds (1125 calories)
– 200 grams of sugar (800 calories)
– 4 eggs (280 calories)
– 1 lemon (15 calories)
– Icing sugar to decorate (100 calories)
Total calories : 2320 calories / 8 servings = 290 calories per serving

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a 22 cm diameter round mold.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds and sugar. Add the eggs and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well with an electric mixer until you get a homogeneous and smooth dough.

3. Pour the mixture into the mold that we had prepared before. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cake is golden on top and cooked in the center.

4. Let the cake cool completely. Once cool, place a drawing of the cross of Santiago in the middle of the cake and sprinkle icing sugar around it.

5. Serve in portions and enjoy this delicious Tarta de Santiago.

Tarta de Santiago is an easy recipe to make and will surely delight almond lovers. In addition, it is such a popular dessert in Spain that it is easy to find in any restaurant or pastry shop. So, if you are a fan of Spanish food or are simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, don’t hesitate to try Tarta de Santiago!