This recipe is a delicious keto-friendly Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese. It is perfect for those who are on a low-carb or ketogenic diet but still want to enjoy a sweet treat. The cream cheese adds richness and tanginess to the cake, while the lemon adds a refreshing flavor. This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a dessert or even as a breakfast treat.
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Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol or your preferred sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered erythritol, lemon juice, and heavy cream in a small bowl.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.
Nutrition Facts:
One slice (1/12 of the cake) contains approximately:
- Calories: 238
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 4g
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Summary:
This Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for those who are on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. It has a refreshing lemon flavor and a rich, tangy cream cheese texture. One slice contains only 4g of net carbs, making it a guilt-free dessert option. The glaze adds a sweet touch to the cake and makes it look even more appealing. Enjoy this cake as a dessert or even as a breakfast treat.
