Classic Santiago Cake

INGREDIENTS

Classic Tarta de Santiago

• 250g ( 1 ½ cups) ground almonds

• 250g (1 ¼ cups) white sugar

• 4 eggs

• grated zest of one medium-sized lemon

PREPARATION

1: Classic Tarta de Santiago

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350°F).

Step 2: Line a round 22cm (approx. 8 inches) tart or cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 3: In a large bowl, mix the almonds, sugar, and lemon zest.

Step 4: Add the eggs and whisk until the mixture is well incorporated.

Step 5: Pour the cake batter into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Step 6: Let the cake completely cool.

Step 7: To decorate, place a stencil of St James’ cross on top and then generously dust the cake with powdered sugar. When the cake is complete covered in powdered sugar, remove the stencil and serve the cake cut into slices.