Spanish Galician Almond Torte (Torta De Almendras Santiago)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Spanish Galician Almond Torte (Torta De Almendras Santiago) recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

850

Sugar

70g

Fat

49g

The Spanish Galician Almond Torte (Torta De Almendras Santiago) is a traditional dessert from the Santiago de Compostela region of Galicia in Spain. It is a gluten-free dessert made with almonds and has a sweet and nutty taste. This dessert has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages, where it was offered to pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago. Over the years, the Spanish Galician Almond Torte has become a popular dessert in Galicia and can be found in many Spanish bakeries. Try making it at home and indulge in a piece of Spanish history!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	Grind the blanched skinless almonds until they are a fine powder.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4.	Beat in the eggs one at a time.
5.	Sift in the flour and fold the ingredients gently together.
6.	Add the ground almond powder and stir to combine.
7.	Add the lemon juice and zest, then mix well.
8.	Pour the mixture into a 9-inch greased cake pan and bake for approximately 45 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9.	Allow the cake to cool before dusting it with confectioners' sugar.
10.

PROS

This dessert is gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians.

It is an easy recipe to make with simple ingredients that you can find in any pantry.

The Spanish Galician Almond Torte has a rich almond flavor that satisfies sweet tooth cravings.

CONS

The Spanish Galician Almond Torte is high in calories and fat.

It may not be suitable for individuals with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
They are also a good source of vitamin E and magnesium, which support heart health and lower cholesterol levels.

	1 lb blanched skinless almonds or 1 lb almond powder
	10 tablespoons butter
	2 cups granulated sugar
	6 eggs
	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	1 juice and grated lemon , zest of
	confectioners ' sugar