Tarta de Santiago Spanish Almond Cake - Keto

Join me to explore the rich history of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and learn how to make a delicious keto version of the traditional Tarta de Santiago! 🌟

In this video, we'll dive into the origins of the Camino de Santiago, a historic pilgrimage route in Spain that dates back to the 9th century. Discover how the Tarta de Santiago, a traditional Spanish almond cake, became a beloved treat for pilgrims traveling this ancient path. We'll share fascinating insights into the cake's medieval roots and its enduring popularity.

Our keto Tarta de Santiago recipe is a low-carb twist on this classic dessert, perfect for those following a ketogenic diet. With simple ingredients like ground almonds, eggs, and a keto-friendly sweetener, you can enjoy this naturally gluten-free cake without the guilt.

Ingredients
Cake
• 2 cups / 250gs almond meal
• 1 ¼ cups / 250 gs granulated sugar substitute
• 5 large eggs
• lemon zest from half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon / 15ml orujo (Galician grape liquor) or vodka, Cointreau, Amaretto, Grappa, vanilla or almond extract
• ½ teaspoon Baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
Toppings
• powdered sweetener for dusting
• fresh berries optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch (25 cm) springform pan with butter.
2. Measure 2 cups or 250 gs. of almond meal.
3. Beat the egg and sweetener until the mixture is pale and creamy, then add the lemon zest, liquor or extract, baking powder, baking soda and ground cinnamon.
4. Fold in the almond meal using a rubber spatula and pour greased baking pan.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan and then transfer to a serving dish.
7. Print out a cross of Saint James, cut it out, and place on the cake. Decorate with powdered sweetener, then remove the cross stencil.
8. Serve the cake in slices with the fresh berries (if desired).
Recommendations:
• Weigh the almond meal and sweetener for accurate measurements.
• Make sure the eggs are at room temperature so they incorporate more smoothly.
• Be careful not to overbake the cake!
Original recipe from spanishsabores.com and adapted for keto eating.

For more information about the Camino de Santiago, here the official web:
https://www.caminodesantiago.gal/en/d...