Santiago's cake

Today we want to talk to you about one of the most emblematic desserts of Galician cuisine. The Cake of Santiago.

This delicious cake has a long history dating back to the 16th century, when the city of Santiago de Compostela became an important pilgrimage destination for Christians. It is said that the monks of the Convent of San Francisco de Asís created this cake to offer it to the pilgrims who arrived in the city.

The original recipe for Tarta de Santiago is very simple and includes almonds, sugar, and eggs. Although this recipe remains very popular nowadays, there are also many variations that incorporate other ingredients, such as cinnamon, lemon, or coconut, among others.

The Cake of Santiago is a dessert that is characterized by its mild and sweet flavor, and its moist and creamy texture. It is ideal to accompany a good cup of coffee or tea, or to enjoy after a hearty meal.

But Cake of Santiago is not only a delicious dessert, it also holds great symbolic value for the people of Galicia. On the surface of the cake, you can see the Cross of Santiago, which is made with powdered sugar. This detail makes Tarta de Santiago a symbol of the city and its cultural and historical heritage.

The Cake of Santiago is a dessert with a lot of history and tradition, and here we present you with some interesting facts about it:

1. The original recipe of the cake does not contain flour, making it suitable for people with celiac disease.
2. The Cake of Santiago is characterized by its moist and creamy texture, thanks to the mixture of almonds, sugar, and eggs
3. On the surface of the cake, a Cross of Santiago is drawn with powdered sugar, which makes it a symbol of the city and its cultural heritage.
4. There are many variations of Tarta de Santiago, which include ingredients such as cinnamon, lemon, coconut, or even chocolate.

5. In 2010, the cake of Santiago was declared as a 'Galician Product of Differentiated Quality' by the Galician Institute of Food Quality.
6. In the city of Santiago de Compostela, there is a street named 'Rua de la Tarta,' in honor of this delicious dessert.

Don't hesitate to come and try it at Rinconcito Gallego¡we are waiting for you!