Tarta de Santiago

Tarta de Santiago is a traditional Spanish almond cake, light and fragrant, perfect for a vegetarian breakfast. This delightful dish is infused with lemon and cinnamon, offering a sweet yet nutty flavor profile that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 150 grams
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cinnamon powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Almonds (sliced) - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then add lemon zest and lemon juice.
4. Gradually mix the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until well combined.
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, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 33 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Almonds are high in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, which can promote heart health.
• The inclusion of lemon provides a good source of vitamin C, boosting the immune system.

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