Name: Original Santiago Cake
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Española
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cups almond flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preparation

15 mins

45 mins

Low

In a medium saucepan, heat some water (for a double boiler), place the bowl with eggs on top, and add the sugar. Whisk for about 2 minutes, until the sugar is well dissolved and a fluid, slightly thick texture forms. Immediately transfer the egg mixture to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and beat for about 3 minutes, until you have a very fluffy mixture, doubled in volume, and the color is almost white; at that point, turn off and remove the bowl from the mixer.