Keto Lemon Cake
This keto lemon cake is perfect for those on a low-carb diet, combining zesty lemon flavor with sweetness. The cake is soft and moist, topped with a smooth frosting, making it great for any special event.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 154kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup monk fruit sweetener
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or more if needed
- 6 tbsp powdered erythritol or more if needed
Instructions
- Grease a 9×5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Mix the almond flour with the baking powder in a bowl.2 ¼ cup almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder
- In another bowl, beat the butter with the monk fruit sweetener, then slowly add the eggs and mix to combine.1 tbsp butter, ½ cup monk fruit sweetener, 4 eggs
- Mix in the plain yogurt, then add lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.⅓ cup plain yogurt, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour the cake batter into the pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Once completely cooled, remove from the loaf pan.
To make the glaze.
- Mix the powdered erythritol with the fresh lemon juice. Start with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice but if needed add another one.2 tbsp lemon juice, 6 tbsp powdered erythritol
- Pour over the cooled loaf. Let it set for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- It’s best to let the keto lemon cake cool completely before going around the sides with a knife and popping out the loaf. This will ensure that the cake doesn't break.
- Do not overmix: Overmixing the cake batter can cause it to become dry. Only mix it until it is just combined.
- Use different flours: While this recipe uses almond flour, you can experiment with coconut flour, chia flour, or other keto-friendly flour.
- Sour cream or mayo: If you don't have yogurt on hand, sour cream or mayonnaise can be used as a substitute—these ingredients will add just as much moisture to the cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
