Description
A refreshing and moist Keto Lemon Pound Cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for a low-carb dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup granulated erythritol
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered erythritol
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated erythritol until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered erythritol, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy and well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cake using a spatula.
- Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy your delicious Keto Lemon Pound Cake!
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For extra lemony flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Keto Recipe, Lemon Pound Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Low Carb, Keto Dessert, Sugar Free, Healthy Baking, Baking, Keto Friendly, Delicious Desserts