Tarta de Santiago
A tender, fragrant Spanish almond cake dusted with powdered sugar and marked with the iconic Saint James cross. Dense, buttery, and citrus-scented, it relies on good almonds and simple technique to shine.
2 cup almonds, blanched and finely ground
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
4 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 lemon, zest only
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup powdered sugar
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
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