Torta de Santiago, Spanish Dessert Recipe This delicious torta or cake originates in the famous pilgrimage town of Santiago in the north west part of Spain. From Penelope Casas Foods and Wine of Spain
Provided by Tarteausucre
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 cake layers, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream the sugar, lemon rind, and egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the almonds and cinnamon.
- Beat the egg whites until they are stiff, but not dry.
- Stir a few tablespoons of the egg white into the almond mixture, then fold in the rest of the egg whites.
- Pour into 2 greased 8 in layer pans and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the cakes are well browned.
- Cool briefly, then remove the cakes from the pans.
- coat with powdered sugar and nuts (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 185.1, Sodium 157.7, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 26.7, Protein 11.8
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