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    Keto Lemon Pound Cake

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesSugar FreeTrim Healthy Mama

    Published: May 20, 2020 · Modified: Dec 8, 2021

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    Keto Lemon Pound Cake is the delicious moist dessert you have been waiting for. Zesty lemon is the star of the show, and you’ll find it in the cake as well as the decadent lemon glaze. Make this pound cake for all your backyard barbecues, brunches, and dinners because your guests will love every crumb. This easy low carb pound cake recipe is also gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and THM S.

    white rectangular platter of keto lemon pound cake slices topped with icing and blueberries next to two plates, each with a slice of pound cake and fork

    If you are a huge lemon fanatic, this pound cake needs to be in your life. We have always loved lemon-flavored desserts because they are so light and refreshing. There is just something amazing about taking that first bite of this soft pound cake. And if you are lucky enough to get a little bit of lemon glaze on your finger, it’s impossible not to lick it off. This is a lemon version of my Keto Strawberry Shortcake and just as good as that popular low carb recipe!

    The advantage of making a keto lemon pound cake is that it’s so much healthier than carb-loaded cakes and bread. You can easily incorporate this into a low carb diet, and while your taste buds are happy, your stomach will be even happier. 

    keto lemon pound cake slices topped with a glazed icing and blueberries fanned out on a white platter

    What Is A Pound Cake?

    Pound cakes have been around forever, but many people don’t know what makes a cake a pound cake. Originally, they were made with 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of butter, 1 pound of eggs, and 1 pound of sugar. Over the years, the recipes have evolved, and many have gotten away from the one-pound ingredients. My keto version has been adjusted so it is low carb and still delicious. Keto pound cake resembles the flavor and textures of a traditional pound cake without all the extra carbs. 

    How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake

    You only need 9 ingredients for the low carb lemon pound cake and 4 ingredients for the lemon glaze. Can you believe it’s that simple? All of the ingredients are easy to work with and combine to make the best treat ever. 

    bowls of ingredients including coconut flour, lemon juice, eggs, lemon zest, butter, sweetener, cream cheese, baking powder and almond flour

    First Step: Get your oven preheated to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with a piece of parchment paper. 

    Second Step: In your food processor, mix together the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener. Give it several pulses until it is smooth. Add in the eggs, flours, lemon juice, baking powder, and lemon zest. Continue pulsing until the mixture is well combined. 

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    Third Step: Pour the batter into a loaf pan that’s been prepared. The batter is going to be thick. 

    keto lemon pound cake batter formed into parchment lined bread pan

    Fourth Step: Bake the keto lemon pound cake for 60-70 minutes. The center will be firm, and the edges will be a deep golden brown when it’s done. Check the cake around the 45-minute mark and add a piece of foil if the edges have darkened too much. Cool the keto lemon cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges. Lift the parchment paper and take it out of the pan. Let the cake finish cooling before serving. 

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    Fifth Step: While the keto cake is cooling, combine the powdered erythritol, butter, lemon extract (or zest), and one teaspoon of water once mixed add the other teaspoon of water. Add the glaze to the top of the cake and enjoy!

    slice of lemon pound cake topped with whipped cream and blueberries on a plate in front of a platter of pound cake slices

    Can I Make This Lemon Poundcake Into Cupcakes?

    Yes, absolutely, you can make this low carb lemon cake into cupcakes. You will need to prepare the batter as directed. Instead of adding it to a loaf pan, simply use a muffin tin. It’s best if you can use muffin liners, but you could also just spray it with cooking spray. 

    The biggest thing you will need to adjust for the cupcakes is going to be the baking time. Bake them for 20-25 minutes then check them. Keep an eye on the cupcakes, so they don’t overbake, or they will become dry and not as flavorful. 

    Can I Make This in a Bundt Pan?

    Yup! You can definitely make this into a bundt cake. See my Lemon Drizzle Cake here which is a bundt version of this almond flour lemon cake recipe.

    Want a lemon treat in a hurry? Try this Lemon Bar in a Jar! And make sure to try my gooey Keto Butter Cake!

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    Keto Lemon Pound Cake 

    This pound cake is the delicious moist dessert you have been waiting for. Zesty lemon is the star of the show, and you’ll find it in the cake as well as the decadent lemon glaze.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 322
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cream cheese
    • 6 tablespoon butter softened
    • Âľ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 6 eggs
    • ÂĽ cup lemon juice
    • 2 ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

    Lemon Glaze:

    • ½ cup powdered erythritol
    • 1 tablespoon butter room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon lemon extract or zest
    • 2 teaspoon water
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment.
    • Combine the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener in the food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the eggs, lemon juice, flours, baking powder, and zest. Pulse until well combined.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. The batter will be thick.
    • Bake for 60-70 min or until the center feels firm when lightly pressed and the edges are deep golden brown. (Check at 45 minutes and cover with foil if getting too brown).
    • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around the edges and then lift the parchment to remove it from the pan. Cool completely.
    • Mix the ingredients for the icing adding the water one teaspoon at a time. Spread the glaze on top of the cooled cake.

    Notes

    Nutrition: 5 NET carbs per slice. 12 slices per cake.
    Lemon: for a stronger lemon flavor increase the lemon zest or extract in the glaze to 2 teaspoons. Or more. You can add as much as you want! We like it as written.
    Substitutions: you can swap the lemon for any citrus fruit like limes or oranges. 
    Storage: you can keep the lemon keto cake in an airtight container. It lasts around 3-4 days. 
    To Freeze: either freeze the entire batch in a large freezer-safe container or in individual servings. Let it defrost on the counter before eating.
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 322 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Karen Collins says

      December 28, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      We really enjoyed this- others are right- the crumb is excellent!5 stars

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