Hello Kittys ♡
Welcome to my kitchen, where Spanish sweets are warm, cozy, and heartfully made. Today I’m sharing a classic Spanish dessert: Tarta de Santiago, the almond cake from Galicia 🇪🇸✨
Rich, moist, and naturally gluten-free, this cake is made with ground almonds, sugar, and eggs, flavored with lemon zest and a hint of cinnamon. Often decorated with the Cross of Saint James, it’s simple, elegant, and full of Spanish tradition. Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a festive treat.
What Is Tarta de Santiago?
Tarta de Santiago is a traditional Galician almond cake:
• Soft, moist, and nutty
• Naturally gluten-free and easy to make
• Often decorated with the Cross of Saint James dusted in powdered sugar
It’s simple yet elegant, carrying centuries of Spanish culinary tradition in every slice.
𐙚 This is a short recipe for the Tarta de Santiago, but below these pins, you can find a full, explained recipe just for you!
♡ Now, let’s make Tarta de Santiago Kitty’s ! :
• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 30–35 mins
• Total: ~45 mins
• Servings: 8
Ingredients (8 servings)
• 250 g (2 cups) ground almonds (almond flour)
• 250 g (1 ¼ cups) sugar
• 4 large eggs
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Butter for greasing the pan
How to Make Tarta de Santiago (Step-by-Step)
♡ Step 1 – Prepare the Batter (10 mins) :
1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
2. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Fold in ground almonds, lemon zest, and cinnamon until smooth.
♡ Step 2 – Bake the Cake (30–35 mins) :
1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
2. Bake for 30–35 mins, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
3. Let cool completely.
♡ Step 3 – Decorate & Serve (5 mins) :
1. Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.
2. For tradition, place a paper cutout of the Cross of Saint James on top before dusting, then remove to reveal the design.
3. Slice and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea
Tips for Perfect Tarta de Santiago
• Use freshly ground almonds for the richest flavor
• Don’t overmix once almonds are added — fold gently
• Allow cake to cool completely before dusting for a clean design
• Store covered at room temperature for 1–2 days; flavor improves slightly as it rests
Nutrition (per slice – approx. for 8 slices)
• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Protein: ~9 g
• Fat: ~18 g (mostly healthy fats from almonds)
• Carbs: ~30 g
• Sodium: ~40 mg
Nutri-Score: B (nutrient-rich thanks to almonds, moderately high sugar)
A slice of Tarta de Santiago is a sweet journey to Galicia, nutty, authentic, and unforgettable! 🇪🇸
More dreamy world recipes coming soon ✨
Thank you for cooking with me 🌸
