This splendid almond cake (Tarta de Santiago) is found in every pastry shop in Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the famous Christian pilgrimage route through Northern Spain.
Add the eggs and almond extract and beat well. Fold in the ground almonds and flour. Tip the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 35 minutes. Test if the cake is cooked by inserting a ...
I found that toasted almond flour was a simpler option and added a touch of almond flavor while keeping a softer, more tender texture. I opted for brown sugar instead of granulated white sugar because ...
Take about half the almond paste and roll it out on the greaseproof paper: it should be a little less than 2cm thick. Paint the top of the cake with the lightly-beaten egg white and put the cake ...
In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, almond flour, sugar and baking powder ... Pour into prepared cake pan. Set pan in cold oven and set to 350 degrees. Bake until cake is golden brown and ...