Keto Lemon Pound Cake

My recipe for keto lemon pound cake is a lemon lover’s dream. The star of the recipe is the tangy lemon.

It’s a keto lemon cream cheese pound cake that uses lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest for maximum lemon flavor. 

I love how It’s grain-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly, yet it has a bright, lemony flavor that makes you think you’re cheating on keto.

This is an almond flour lemon pound cake recipe since it’s made with almond flour but I also have a keto coconut cream cheese pound cake where you can add the lemon glaze featured in this recipe.

It’s a great option for those who cannot consume nuts.

Inspired by our popular keto cream cheese pound cake recipe.  This lemon version is sure to be well-loved too.  

Make sure you remember to also check out our complete list of Keto Pound Cakes and Keto Cakes that any cake lover doing keto would enjoy exploring. 

Keto Lemon Pound Cake

Whether you are looking for a great lemon dessert that is keto-friendly or a snack to enjoy with your favorite cup of hot beverage, this is the keto lemon glazed pound cake you want to make and will be proud to share. 

Trust me when I tell you that it’s a cake everyone will embrace, making it perfect for family gatherings or to take to your next church potluck.

Plus, this tasty keto lemon cake recipe only clocks in at 2.8 g net carbs making it a great option for anyone on a low carb diet.

The best part is the top of the cake a sweet lemon glaze that ensures the whole family will love this recipe too!

A low-carb lemon pound cake was destined to make it to the blog, especially since a lemon cake seemed to always make an appearance at our family gatherings.

Even when the meals were impromptu, I always managed to whip up a quick pound cake and then top it with a tangy lemon icing.

The memories we made were, of course, sweeter than any dessert ever created.

Isn’t it amazing how we tend to associate certain foods with loved ones who have touched our lives? A lemon pound cake always reminds me of my sister-in-law’s mom, Regla.

Unfortunately, she was taken from us way too soon. Her love of the family and kitchen is certainly missed, yet always guarded close to our hearts.

My original lemon pound cake had loads of sugar. Although it was well-loved, once we went keto, that cake had to be retired.

I just could not, in good conscience, serve a cake that was so full of sugar after learning firsthand the ramifications of having too many carbs in our diet.

Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake

So, this meant that I needed to create a delicious alternative for my loved ones and that it had to meet the family’s standards.

Enter my recipe for keto lemon cream cheese pound cake.

Let’s just say I had spoiled them with my high-carb treats and now I had to convince them that our decision to go keto was not going to intrude with a family favorite. 

I had been toying with the idea of giving this beloved recipe a makeover. I really wanted to bring this back to our family because it was tied to so many beautiful memories.

Thankfully, this recipe makeover turned out to be an instant hit with the family too. I just love that this sugar-free lemon cake can now be enjoyed by our family and still honor her memory. 

Simple Ingredients Needed

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I’m going to share some of my keto baking tips with you to ensure your pound cake turns out perfectly. Note that the full printable recipe is at the bottom of the page. 

The following are all the ingredients you’ll need to make an almond flour lemon cake:

• Finely milled almond flour (I suggest you measure then sift the almond flour for best results)
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Powdered sugar substitute for the glaze
• Unsalted butter, room temperature
• Full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• Eggs, room temperature
• Lemon juice
• Lemon extract

The following are the materials you’ll need:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or stand-up mixer
• 10 X 5-inch Loaf Pan
• Parchment Paper

How To Make A Keto Lemon Pound Cake

To make this lemon pound cake, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and greasing and lining a 10×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, measure and sift the almond flour, then set it aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter on high until light and fluffy.

Add the sugar substitute and combine well. Then, gradually add the eggs one at a time, ensuring full incorporation. Stir in the sifted almond flour, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest, mixing well.

Next, add the lemon juice and lemon extract and beat until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool on a baking rack for at least 15 minutes before unmolding.

While the cake is still slightly warm, spread the lemon glaze over it.

For the keto lemon glaze, combine 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar substitute with 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

Spread the icing over the warm cake using an offset spatula. Allow the glaze to set fully, then garnish the cake with lemon wedges and fresh lemon zest.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.

Best Sugar Substitute Options

When it comes to choosing your sweetener for this lemon-infused keto pound cake, I have several low-carb options that work well.

I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste.  

This is a great one, especially if you are new to sugar substitutes, because it mimics sugar the most in my book.

I’m also partial to Swerve, an erythritol blend, although you should keep in mind that it does have a bit more of a cooling aftertaste, which some people dislike. 

Alternatively, you could also use a stevia and erythritol-based brand like Pyure. This is if you prefer to use stevia in your baked goods.

But note that if you go this route, you will need to reduce the amount of sweetener by half since it is twice as sweet as the others.

Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar. 

As far as the keto lemon icing goes, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones. 

Tangy Keto-Friendly Lemon Cake

The former recipe was made moist by pouring a lemon simple syrup into the cake after it was baked and fully cooled.

My keto lemon pound cake also has a delicious lemon glaze but it also has lemon extract and a little lemon juice inside the batter before it’s baked for extra lemon flavor.

I can’t wait for you to try this easy keto lemon pound cake recipe and share it with your loved ones. Creating foods that remind us of our loved ones is a way to continue to honor their memory.

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