How to make it
6 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with a little butter or line the bottom with parchment paper.
Beat the 5 eggs with the 250g sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the 5 eggs with the 250g sugar until the mixture is slightly pale and well combined.
Fold in the 250g ground almonds, lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Fold in the 250g ground almonds, lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon using a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
35 minRemove from the oven and let the cake cool completely
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely in the pan. Once cool, remove from the springform.
Place a St
Place a St. James Cross stencil in the center of the cake. Sift powdered sugar generously over the entire surface, then carefully lift the stencil to reveal the cross design.
A little kitchen wisdom
Authentic versions must contain at least 33% almonds and no flour. For the traditional look, print out a silhouette of the Cross of Saint James and place it in the center before dusting with sugar.
