Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Tammy
Sep 20, 2023
4 min read

Updated: Aug 9

Keto, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free Healthy Option

"Looking for a delicious dessert without the guilt? This delicious lemon pound cake will do the trick. Soft, sweet, and smeared with fluffy cream cheese frosting. Yummmmm!"

If you're a lemon dessert lover (like me! 🙋‍♀️), get ready to meet your new favorite treat—this Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is about to brighten your day in the most delicious way possible! 💛🍋✨

Moist, fluffy, and packed with sunny lemon flavor, this low-carb pound cake is made with a mix of almond flour and coconut flour for that perfect dense-but-tender crumb. Cream cheese is the secret ingredient here—it adds richness, moisture, and just the right amount of tang to make every bite totally irresistible. And let’s talk about that frosting—oh my! It’s a smooth, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dream made with more cream cheese, a hint of vanilla, and just enough sweetness to bring it all together. 🍰💕

This lemony delight is keto-friendly, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making it the perfect dessert (or breakfast…no judgment! 😉) when you're looking for something indulgent without falling off your low-carb goals. Whether you’re hosting brunch, celebrating springtime, or simply in need of a feel-good treat, this cake delivers bright flavor, comforting texture, and all the cozy vibes. 🌼☕️

The best part? It’s surprisingly simple to make—no fancy equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients, and no stress. Just a handful of pantry staples, a fresh lemon or two, and about an hour of baking time stand between you and a slice of lemony heaven. 🍋💫

One bite, and you’ll never look at traditional pound cake the same way again. 💛

Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: 12

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Ingredients:

Lemon Pound Cake:

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup butter - 1 stick, softened
1/4 cups sugar free sweetener + 2 Tablespoons – of your choice
8 eggs, set out at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon orange extract, optional - make it a citrus pound cake
1/2 teaspoon salt
8oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Cream Cheese Frosting :

8oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar free sweetener, of your choice
3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream - adding one at a time fpr desired consistancey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

🍋 Let’s Make Some Zesty Magic!

First things first — preheat your oven to 350°F and get those loaf pans ready with a spritz of non-stick cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener until smooth and fluffy. You want a nice creamy base with no lumps!

Next, add in the eggs, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and orange extract. Grab your hand mixer and blend everything until the batter is silky and fully combined.

Now it’s time for the dry ingredients! Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix it all together until your batter is smooth and there are no clumps left.

Pour the batter evenly into three mini loaf pans or one regular loaf pan. Make sure not to fill them to the top — give the batter some room to rise!

Bake mini loaves for about 35 minutes, or the full-size loaf for around 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center. If it comes out clean — you’re golden! If not, pop it back in the oven for a few more minutes.

🍋 While the cake bakes, whip up that dreamy cream cheese frosting:

In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream. Use your hand mixer on high speed and beat until you get a creamy, smooth, spreadable frosting.

💡CWT Pro tip: Make sure your lemon pound cake is completely cool before frosting — otherwise the frosting will melt right into the cake (and we want those gorgeous swirls on top!).

Nutrition:

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"Light, fluffy, and full of sweet lemon-y goodness—this keto lemon pound cake is the perfect low-carb treat! 🎂✨ Super easy to make, deliciously satisfying, and topped with creamy cream cheese vanilla frosting... it’s happiness in every bite! 🍋🍰"