Homemade Santiago Cake (450gr)

Features

Santiago cake has as much history as the Camino itself. It was the favourite dessert of the pilgrims because being made from natural almonds, it remained juicy for several weeks, with all its flavour and nutritional properties.

Santiago's cake has as much history as the Camino itself

This cake is characterized by not containing flour in its ingredients, which makes it different from other traditional recipes.

Nutritional value and benefits

The main ingredients in this cake are sugar and eggs. But the ingredient that enjoys the most prominence in this recipe is the almond, a highly recommended nut due to its high protein content.

The almond is also rich in protein

It is also rich in fats, most of them unsaturated, which help us to keep cholesterol levels under control. In addition, almonds are an excellent source of vitamins, fiber and minerals. Their only "but" is the high energy value that characterizes them, 610 kcal. For every 100 gr., which would have to take into account obese people or those who are following a weight control diet