Why do people like pound cake?

People love pound cake for its buttery, dense texture that feels comforting and indulgent. Our keto lemon pound cake keeps this classic comfort while staying low-carb, making it perfect for guilt-free enjoyment.

What does pound cake taste like?

Traditional pound cake tastes rich, buttery, and slightly sweet, while this keto lemon pound cake brings a bright citrus flavor with a moist, fluffy crumb without the sugar, making each bite refreshing yet satisfying.

Why did my lemon pound cake fall?

Your keto lemon pound cake may fall if the batter was overmixed, if ingredients weren’t at room temperature, or if underbaked. Bake at a lower temperature, use room-temp ingredients, and avoid overmixing for best results.

Why are they called pound cakes?

They’re called pound cakes because traditional recipes used a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Our keto lemon pound cake reimagines this tradition using keto-friendly ingredients while preserving the rich taste and structure.

Keto Lemon Pound Cake: 1 Moist Recipe for Guilt-Free Joy

Name: Keto Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10 slices
Cuisine: Southern Keto
Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour; 2 tbsp coconut flour; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)

Description

This Keto Lemon Pound Cake is moist, bright, fluffy, and sugar-free while keeping all the buttery, comforting flavor of the Southern classic pound cake. Perfect for keto brunches, snacks, or an elegant dessert while staying low-carb.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

4 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp lemon extract (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, monk fruit sweetener, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and sour cream until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined, being careful not to overmix.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Optional: Mix powdered monk fruit sweetener with lemon juice for a sugar-free glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Store the keto lemon pound cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 2 months for a quick keto snack.

Add blueberries or poppy seeds for a fun variation.

Enjoy with keto whipped cream or berries for an elevated serving option.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Keto Desserts
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern Keto

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg