Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Frosting is an indulgent and moist cake. We can make cake and frosting with lemon juice, cream cheese, almond flour, butter, lemon zest, vanilla essence, sweetener, eggs, baking powder, & salt. These components are simple enough to obtain from any grocery store. This recipe relies heavily on the dairy products, so it is not good for dairy-intolerant people. We might not use the dairy-free alternatives, as it might change the taste and texture. It contains 3.8g of net carbs in one serving. Serve this cake with black coffee, berries, or whipped cream. Keto Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Frosting stores easily, so it is best to make it in advance.
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STATS:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 12 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Hand mixer
- Cooling rack
- Mixing bowls
- Zester
- Rubber spatula
- Loaf pan
INGREDIENTS:
POUND CAKE:
- Almond flour – 2 cups
- Cream cheese– 8 oz.
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup
- Lemon juice – Two tbsp.
- Granulated keto sweetener – ¾ cup
- Lemon zest – Two tbsp.
- Eggs – 4 large
- Baking powder – One tsp.
- Salt – ¼ tsp.
- Vanilla extract – One tsp.
LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- Butter – 3 tbsp.
- Powdered keto sweetener – ½ cup
- Cream cheese – 4 oz.
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp.
- Lemon zest – 1 tsp.
- Vanilla extract – ½ tsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Use the fine form of the almond flour to make the soft crumbs and propel baking. Avoid using the almond meal as it makes the cake grainy and dense.
CREAM CHEESE:
- We use it to prepare the frosting and cake, so it should be soft enough to blend easily. Use of cold cream cheese will result in the creation of lumps in the cake batter & frosting.
BUTTER:
- Use the butter, but it should be unsalted so the flavor will not become overly salty. Use the soft butter as it whips better with sweetener & cream cheese.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- Erythritol powder provides the sweetness in both frosting and cake. Use the monk fruit instead, but don’t use the liquid sweetener, as it will affect the moisture level of the cake.
EGGS:
- Use the neutral-temperature eggs to add to the cake. It helps to bind the components and provides the structure and protein content in the dessert.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice and zest will provide the strong citrus aroma and bright taste in both the cake & frosting. Use the fresh ones always for strong results.
BAKING POWDER:
- It will help to rise the cake. The baking powder should be fresh, and we have to use it in a small quantity for this purpose.
VANILLA ESSENCE:
- Vanilla essence will provide the depth and balance the lemon flavor as well. Use the pure vanilla essence for the best results.
SALT:
- Salt will enrich the sweet taste and also enrich the citrus scent & taste. A small quantity of salt is enough for this purpose.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
POUND CAKE:
- Warm the oven to 170 degrees C.
- Put the parchment on the pan and apply the light butter on it.
- Take a big vessel and add the cream cheese & butter to it.
- Beat them till creamy & smooth.
- Add the sweetener and beat again for two to three minutes till fluffy.
- Then include the eggs one at a time & beat well.
- Include the zest, vanilla essence, & lemon juice, and mix properly.
- Take another dish and mix the baking powder, almond flour, and salt well.
- Now we slowly fold both of these components and mix till well combined.
- Include the batter in the pan & make it smooth from the top.
- Bake the cake for fifty to fifty-five minutes or till it gets light brown on top.
- We have to cool the cake in the tin for 15 minutes and then put it on the rack.
FROSTING:
- Add the cream cheese & butter in the vessel and beat till smooth.
- Include the lemon juice, sweetener, and lemon zest, then beat again till it gets creamy.
- Add the frosting to the cool cake.
- Make the slices and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUITS:
- Fresh Berries
- Lemon Slices
- Chopped Nuts
DAIRY:
- Whipped Cream
- Keto-Friendly Ice Cream
- Cream Cheese Dollop
BEVERAGES:
- Black Coffee
- Keto Lemon Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Sparkling Water with Lemon
TOPPINGS & EXTRAS:
- Sugar-Free Lemon Curd
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
TIPS:
- Don’t Overmix, as it will make the cake dense.
- Loosely cover the top with aluminum foil in the last fifteen minutes if the top part gets brown quickly.
- Properly cool the cake before frosting, or it will melt.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cake in the covered vessel and store it for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the slices with plastic and freeze for one month.
FAQs:
Can I make this pound cake with coconut flour?
- We can’t make this pound cake with coconut flour, as it will make the cake dry.
Is it normal for the cake to get cracks on the top?
- Yes, it is normal for cake to get cracks on the top. It will not alter the overall texture and flavor.
Can we make this cake without frosting?
- Yes, we can easily avoid frosting and make the cake. It is flavorful, but the frosting will increase the indulgence.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 3.8 g
Total carbs: 8.2 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 7.6 g
Fat: 28.5 g
Calcium: 0.12 g
Iron: 0.002 g
Vitamin A: 0.0007 g
Sodium: 0.18 g
Potassium: 0.21 g
Serving size: 1 slice
Serving: 12 slices
