Tarta de Santiago – Almond Cake

A beloved dessert from Galicia.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2¼ cups finely ground almonds

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale; fold in almonds.

  3. Whisk egg whites, adding remaining sugar, until stiff peaks form.

  4. Gently fold whites into almond mixture.

  5. Pour into a buttered 9-inch cake pan.

  6. Bake about 35 minutes, testing with a toothpick.

  7. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.