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prep time
15 min
cook time
45 min
ready time
1 h 0 min
Keto Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
This deliciously light sponge is a low carb take on a classic lemon drizzle cake.
Xylitol replaces sugar in both the cake and to create a perfectly crunchy lemon infused topping.
Made with ground almonds, the batter is blended in a food processor until perfectly smooth creating a fluffy yet moist cake.
Perfect with afternoon tea!
Net Carbs
2.5 g
Fiber
2.2 g
Total Carbs
8.7 g
Protein
6.1 g
Fats
16.3 g
188 cals
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Ingredients
Xylitol Sweetener
5 tablespoon
Egg
4 medium
Beverages Almond Milk Unsweetened Shelf Stable
3 tablespoon
Almond Meal Finely Ground by Simple Truth
2 cup
Pure Vanilla Extract Gluten Free by Mccormick
1 tsp
Sliced Almonds by Mariani
1 tablespoon
Baking Soda
½ tsp
Butter
⅓ cup
Lemon Juice Raw
1 lemon yields
Lemon Peel Raw
1 tbsp
Salt
⅛ teaspoon
Xylitol by Now
¼ cup
Recipe Steps
steps 10
1 h
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 340 degrees Fahrenheit and line a loaf tin with baking paper.Step 2
Add the ground almonds to a large mixing bowl with the baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.Step 3
Bring the butter to room temperature to ensure it is soft and add to a mixing bowl with 5 tablespoons of xylitol.Step 4
Cream the butter and xylitol together to a smooth paste and add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat together well to combine until smooth (you can do this by hand or in a mixer).Step 5
Add the dried ingredients to a food processor along with the wet ingredients, the almond milk, half the lemon juice and all of the zest. Blend on low to create a smooth cake batter.Step 6
Pour the batter into the lined cake tin and smooth over so that the top is level.Step 7
Transfer to the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes until cooked through by testing the center with a tooth pick – this should come out clean.Step 8
Leaving the cake in its tin, add ¼ cup of xylitol and the rest of the lemon juice to a small bowl and mix to combine.Step 9
Use a skewer to pierce multiple wholes across the top of the cake, about halfway down into the sponge. Pour the lemon and xylitol mixture over the top of the warm cake.Step 10
Scatter the cake with sliced almonds and remove from the tin to cool completely before serving.
Comments
Livingthislife 4 days ago
I would experiment with a different sweetener than xylitol because it causes diarrhea for my family & it is toxic to dogs. Spent over $400 once to rescue puppy that ate pack of gum containing xylitol. Almost lost her. So it has never come in this house again & I religiously read ingredient labels. (I am a former Veterinary technician.)
StupendousAvocado562026 2 months ago
I loved this! I’ll be adding it to my list of favs! Hard to believe it’s only 3 carbs 🤔 I made it with almond meal. It didn’t look like the picture but neither did almond flour. Still turned out so good. Absolutely delicious 😋 thank you
UnbelievableRadish382060 2 months ago
I love it. It hit the spot right on the nail regarding my urgent sweet tooth. Now I can go another month without the urge for sugar. Thanks Carb Manager!
GorgeousKale677493 4 months ago
This is really good. Moist. I would add one lemon for inside of the cake with zest from that. And a whole other lemon for the topping. Otherwise it’s perfect. Quick and easy.
NotBrave_JustMe 2 months ago
Did the extra lemon inside make it more like a lemon pound cake taste?
Mouse 8 months ago
Very good cake!!! I pity those stuck in the carb addiction rut! They don’t know what they’re missing lol😋 been around that block, rather do keto! I don’t use xylitol. I made mine with erythritol monk fruit blend (granular for cake and powdered for icing). It turned out very nice!
GorgeousKale677493 4 months ago
The same amount?
FabulousCauliflower393886 9 months ago
What can I use to replace Xylitol?
FantasticMacadamia286925 2 months ago
I plan on using granulated swerve
Red Robinini 6 months ago
You can use any of your sugar substitutes I used Sucralose
ExcellentCauliflower552527 6 months ago
My question too since i don’t touch xylitol!
Lisa Milby a year ago
So, two things I learned making this very yummy cake. First, take the time to get the baking parchment. Worth it. Second, give it time to soak before taking it out of the pan. For me, this fell out the pan in pieces. Still yummy. My husband called it "Dry, but good for keto!"
MollymaeBrown 2 years ago
I enjoyed a piece of this with clotted cream, sugar free raspberry jelly and lemon tea. I know the points are a little high with what I added but it’s a treat and I drank my tea in a pretty tea cup and saucer sitting on my patio watching the blue birds.
FabulousRadish202839 6 months ago
Good for you! I can visualize the scene, the treat, the serenity…🙏😎🖖
A99wonder a year ago
So cozy and peaceful
UnbelievableCauliflower659017 2 years ago
Is almond meal flour? I live in the UK and the ingredient names are often referenced differently. Thanks
RemarkableCauliflower647143 2 months ago
Almond flour (in the US) is finely ground, whereas meal is coarsely ground.
UnbelievableCauliflower602516 6 months ago
Yes Almond Flour
ExcellentArugula802200 2 years ago
Almond meal and almond flour are the same. You’re good to use almond flour instead
Foodie43 2 years ago
This cake was the star of the evening 😋, thank you!
Annggie 2 years ago
Amazing,my fav 🍋 🥮
StellarRadish175858 3 years ago
Delicious!
Nomes 3 years ago
Not a fan. Too eggy for me. Thanks for the recipe though.
SpectacularMacadamia185621 3 months ago
Remove the little white strings the (eyes) from the eggs. Taste less eggy.
MimiBH a year ago
Use egg whites
Cindy 2 years ago
‘Too eggy’ is what I dread with keto cakes/bread. Thanks
Jlcrevier 3 years ago
Delicious...
Bev 3 years ago
Just made it absolutely delicious!!
KarenLuvsKeto4success 4 years ago
Wonderful treat. I followed a few other suggestions and reduced the sweeteners by about 1/3 and doubled the amount of lemon. It is delicious.