Keto Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Pound Cake!

Keto cream cheese coconut flour pound cake is the nut-free version of my keto cream cheese pound cake. I am thrilled to offer a coconut flour option for those who can’t have almond flour.

This recipe for keto pound cake (coconut flour) has all the qualities that people love about our keto cream cheese pound cake but uses coconut flour instead of almond flour.

Clocking in at only 1.1 net carbs per serving, this coconut flour cake is as keto as possible!

I also have a keto chocolate coconut flour pound cake, the chocolate version of this recipe. So I’ve given you options.

And if that’s not enough, I have a complete list of Keto Pound Cakes and Keto Cakes that, as a fan of cakes, I encourage you to visit.

Be sure to check out our entire collection of coconut flour recipes for more delicious options!

Keto Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Pound Cake

Keto Coconut Flour Pound Cake

I wasn’t sure I could create a coconut flour pound cake that would be as good as our original almond flour recipe.

This keto cake recipe undoubtedly took my faith to another level.

For years, people would ask me if there was a way to make a coconut flour keto pound cake, and each time I was asked, I would tell them no, that it was just not possible.

I gave all sorts of reasons and logical excuses why it wouldn’t work. But what I failed to do was even try to make a keto cream cheese and coconut flour pound cake.

Thankfully, I did, and it’s making it possible for people who’d instead use coconut flour to enjoy this classic recipe.

The best thing about this low-carb pound cake recipe is that it uses simple ingredients that are easy to source.

Most people already doing a ketogenic diet probably have all the low-carb ingredients needed to make this keto coconut cake.

Ingredients & Tools Needed

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The following are the ingredients and tools needed to make a low-carb pound cake with coconut flour.

Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page, as well as the nutrition facts.

• Large eggs, room temperature
• Full-fat cream cheese
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Coconut flour
• Sour cream
• Baking powder
• Sea salt
• Vanilla extract

Optional Lemon Glaze

• Confectioner’s sugar substitute
• Lemon juice
• Lemon extract
• Lemon zest

Tools

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer, hand mixer, or stand-up mixer
• Cooling rack

Coconut Flour Pound Cake

After hearing this request from yet another reader, I felt I needed to, at the very least, give it my best effort before I said it could not be done.

So, I did what I always do when I am in an impossible situation: I began to pray. I also asked others to join their faith with mine before I attempted to make it.

The truth is, it’s not easy for people to change their eating habits. And if your options are further limited because of food allergies, it becomes even more of a challenge.

Based on the many requests, I knew that having a keto coconut flour cream cheese pound cake option would be a blessing to the keto community.

Creating A Coconut Flour Cake

Can you guess what happened soon after I asked others to pray with me? I started to have an overwhelming desire to see it manifest.

I began to visualize the keto coconut flour pound cake in detail. Once I saw it in my mind’s eye, I was confident that it would soon be a reality.

The Bible says in Hebrews 11:1; Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

And that is precisely what happened. I was assured that what I and others hoped would soon manifest.

Once a recipe idea gets embedded in my heart, I know it won’t be long before it makes it to the blog. It’s how I know I have the green light to go into my kitchen and trust God for the download.

As silly as this may sound, it’s how things work for me regarding this blog. And I am not ashamed to let you know.

Because Almond Flour Isn’t An Option For Everyone

Understand that when I would tell people that coconut flour wasn’t a viable option, I wasn’t trying to be negative.

It was based on having enough experience with this flour alternative to know it would not be an equal swap.

It’s no secret that my go-to flour when keto baking is almond flour, and I am not alone in this. In fact, the vast majority of keto bakers prefer to use almond flour because it just works so well.

Generally, almond flour can be swapped for traditional flour in a recipe with little issue. However, as good as almond flour acts as a substitute, it’s not something you can even consider if you have a nut allergy.

Other Coconut Flour Recipes

If you’re looking for other keto treats made with coconut flour, check out our keto coconut flour cookies.

• Easy Keto Cream Cheese Cookies
• Keto Tangy Lemon Cookies
• Low Carb Orange Cranberry Cream Cheese Cookies
• Keto Cream Cheese Chocolate Cookies

NOTE: Although coconut flour is an excellent alternative for many who have nut allergies, some highly allergic individuals can’t use it either.

So, I would tell those who aren’t sure to get clearance before attempting.

Coconut Flour Versus Almond Flour

Coconut flour does not act the same as almond flour. It’s a very thirsty flour alternative.

If I was going to create a keto cream cheese coconut flour pound cake recipe, it meant I had to find a way to add more moisture to the batter.

Usually, that equates to more eggs. But I didn’t want to add more eggs to this recipe for fear that it would have an eggy aftertaste, which is not good in my book.

So, I opted to keep the limit at eight. Yes, there are eight eggs in this keto pound cake recipe, but it makes a sizeable 10-inch pound cake, so it’s okay.

Plus, it does not have an eggy taste. I promise.

Once I permitted myself to believe, I began to toil with the idea of using sour cream in this keto coconut pound cake.

I use quite a bit of sour cream in my baked recipes, and it works well when you need to add more moisture to a recipe.

After thoroughly mixing the batter, I folded the half cup of sour cream, being careful not to over-mix the batter.

This recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of coconut flour versus the 2 1/2 cups of almond flour I used when I doubled my original keto pound cake recipe.

Tips For Making A Keto Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Pound Cake

There are some noticeable differences between the batter of my original keto pound cake recipe and this coconut flour one.

• For one, the batter is much thicker. You won’t be pouring the batter into your prepared loaf pan. But rather spreading it in. I used a 10-by-5-inch loaf pan.
• Greasing your pan generously with butter is essential. Consider using a non-stick 10-inch loaf pan and lining it with parchment paper for consistent results.

• This recipe must also be baked longer than the almond flour version. This keto coconut cream cheese pound cake must be baked for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. I recommend you check after one hour by inserting a toothpick into the cake. If the toothpick is not wet but comes out clean with just a few tiny crumbs, your cake is done.
• Note that the top of the pound cake will crack, but don’t let that be a concern because it’s only on the surface of the cake.

Best Sugar Substitutes For A Sugar-Free Coconut Flour Pound Cake

When choosing the best sugar-free sweetener, I have several options for you.

I like Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste. Plus, it uses only natural ingredients.

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

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 that 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. If you go this route, you need to reduce the amount by half since it is twice as sweet.

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.

However, when it comes to the optional lemon icing, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.

Optional Keto Lemon Icing

After the cake was baked and allowed to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, I unmolded the cake onto a cake rack and then let the cake cool completely for about 20 minutes.

Once I sampled the cake, I took a moment to rejoice.

I was in awe that the much-requested cake had finally manifested. I then returned to the kitchen and created a keto lemon icing to help celebrate its arrival.

Don’t ask me why. But I wanted a tangy lemon icing on our first coconut flour cake for some reason. And guess what? It was amazing.

You will thank me for this keto lemon glaze. Can I tell you, don’t be surprised by the deluge of coconut flour recipes that will come as a result of this recipe?

Because after seeing this cake, I refuse to be intimidated by coconut flour again. Stay tuned as I bravely make more options with this alternative flour.

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