Angel hair cake
This cake is one of the best known representatives of the confectionery of the Terres de l'Ebre, with a marked Arab influence. In fact, the birth of this sweet is attributed to a contest held in the eleventh century by a governor of the city of Tortosa, at that time under Saracen rule.
It is a dry and crunchy paste, sugary on top, which takes the shape of a crest, crescent. The dough is made with flour, oil, sugar and mistela or brandy and is filled with angel hair jam and sweet potato jam and, more recently, also brossat. They are usually taken for breakfast, snacks or between meals and have a long shelf life.
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Productes de la terra
Bread, cakes and sweets
Season calendar
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- Feb
- Sea
- Apr
- Never
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- THIRST
- OCT
- nov
- From
Complementary information
It is sold in pastry shops and bakeries in Terres de l'Ebre.
Attributes and nutritional properties
It is a product with a high energy value. Its main component is carbohydrates, both simple and complex. It is also a source of monounsaturated fats, very beneficial for our body. Within a varied and balanced diet, it can be included from time to time.
