San Marcos cake
Are you a pastry lover? Then you can’t miss Tarta San Marcos. Well, it is a dessert that has its origins in Spanish gastronomy, but little by little it has been incorporated into Mexican dishes due to its flavor, creaminess and simplicity, becoming a classic. Below we will show you all the steps you must follow to prepare it.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need to prepare the San Marcos Cake.
• 8 large eggs.
• 300 grams of sugar.
• 150 grams of wheat flour.
• 50 grams of melted butter.
• 500 grams of custard.
• 150 grams of icing sugar.
• 200 milliliters of sugar.
• A spoonful of rum.
• One lemon’s juice.
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
• 1 Almond to decorate.
Steps
The San Marcos cake requires that you dedicate time to its preparation. Well, it is not a complicated recipe, but it requires dedication, because it is laborious. That is why we advise you to do it calmly so that you can enjoy this delicious dessert. The steps to follow to carry out this process are as follows:
Step 1
In a bowl add the 4 eggs and 200 grams of sugar and begin to beat until they become white. Then, little by little, add the previously sifted wheat flour and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Keep stirring the mixture and add the melted butter. Then, cover with parchment paper and add the mixture.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C and cook the preparation for about 15 minutes. Then, let it cool and cut it into three equal pieces.
Step 4
To decorate, place the cream in a saucepan and add the icing sugar. Subsequently, separate the bitumen into two equal parts, add the cocoa powder to one and set aside in the refrigerator.
Step 5
For the topping, pour the 4 egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar and water into a bowl. Also, add the cornstarch and mix all the ingredients to form a homogeneous mixture.
Then, cook the entire preparation over low heat, but without stopping stirring so that it does not stick. Reserve to cool.
Step 6
In a container, place a piece of cake, then add the frosting and place another layer of cake until three layers are formed. Lastly, add the topping to decorate and at the end place the almonds.
Finally, you now know how to prepare the San Marcos Cake. This way, you can delight your family and friends with a delicious dessert.
