What is tarta de santiago?
Tarta de santiago · Spanish
Galician almond cake dusted with powdered sugar, often stenciled with the cross of St. James.
What it tastes like
Dense, moist and nutty with a hint of lemon or orange. Naturally flourless and not too sweet.
Where you’ll see it
Spanish dessert menus and bakeries, often with a scoop of ice cream or a glass of sweet wine.
Related words
- financier
- basque cheesecake
- torta caprese