Cake of St. James

Tarta de Santiago, literally meaning cake of St. James, is an almond cake or pie from Galicia, Spain. The filling typically contains ground almonds, eggs, and sugar, with additional flavourings of lemon zest, sweet wine, or brandy, depending on the recipe. Encased in a puff pastry or shortcrust base, the top of the pie is decorated with powdered sugar, with the imprint of the cross of St. James.