Tarta de Santiago

Tarta de Santiago is a delightful vegetarian dessert that showcases the rich flavors of almond and citrus, traditional to Spanish cuisine, with a Mexican twist. This light, moist cake is perfect for a sweet ending to any meal, offering a blend of textures and an aromatic finish.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 80 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Orange zest - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 15 cm (6 inch) round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Almond flour is high in protein and healthy fats, making this dessert a nutritious option.
• The inclusion of citrus zest adds a boost of vitamin C and antioxidants.

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