Tarta de Santiago Recipe
Tarta de Santiago, also known as St. James Cake, is a traditional Spanish almond cake from Galicia, rich with the flavors of almonds, sugar, and eggs, topped with a powdered sugar cross of St. James.
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How to Make Tarta de Santiago
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
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Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
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Gently fold in the ground almonds, lemon zest, and cinnamon until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and use a template to form the cross of St. James design.
