Keto Lemon Pound Cake 🍋
Ingredients:

  • 5 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (unsalted)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour (blanched for a finer texture)
  • 1/2 cup granulated Swerve (or any keto-friendly sweetener)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer until they are frothy and well-combined.
  • Add the softened cream cheese, melted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

  • In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, Swerve, and a pinch of sea salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, continuing to beat until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

4. Pour and Bake:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden and firm to the touch.

5. Cool and Serve:

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cool, slice and serve!

Nutritional Information (Per Slice, based on 12 slices):

  • Calories: ~180
  • Fat: ~16g
  • Net Carbs: ~3g
  • Fiber: ~2g
  • Protein: ~5g

Tips:

  1. Add Extra Lemon Flavor: For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add lemon zest to the batter. A teaspoon of zest will enhance the citrusy flavor.
  2. Swerve Variations: If you prefer, you can use Swerve Confectioners to make a lemon glaze by combining 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners with 1 tbsp lemon juice and drizzling it over the cooled cake.
  3. Texture: If you want a fluffier texture, separate the egg whites from the yolks, beat the whites until soft peaks form, and gently fold them into the batter at the end.

Benefits:

  • Low in Carbs: Perfect for keto and low-carb diets, with only about 3g net carbs per slice.
  • Healthy Fats: The butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream provide healthy fats to help keep you satiated and in ketosis.
  • Gluten-Free: Made with almond flour, this cake is naturally gluten-free.
  • Tangy and Sweet: The combination of lemon and Swerve provides a delicious balance of tartness and sweetness without any sugar.

This Keto Lemon Pound Cake is an easy and delightful way to satisfy your sweet cravings while staying low-carb!