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Keto Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    45 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    1 h 0 min

Keto Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

94 ratings

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

Keto Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

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Ingredients

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  • Xylitol Sweetener

    Xylitol Sweetener

    5 tablespoon

  • Egg

    Egg

    4 medium

  • Beverages Almond Milk Unsweetened Shelf Stable

    Beverages Almond Milk Unsweetened Shelf Stable

    3 tablespoon

  • Almond Meal Finely Ground by Simple Truth

    Almond Meal Finely Ground by Simple Truth

    2 cup

  • Pure Vanilla Extract Gluten Free by Mccormick

    Pure Vanilla Extract Gluten Free by Mccormick

    1 tsp

  • Sliced Almonds by Mariani

    Sliced Almonds by Mariani

    1 tablespoon

  • Baking Soda

    Baking Soda

    ½ tsp

  • Butter

    Butter

    ⅓ cup

  • Lemon Juice Raw

    Lemon Juice Raw

    1 lemon yields

  • Lemon Peel Raw

    Lemon Peel Raw

    1 tbsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Xylitol by Now

    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 2

  • 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 3

  • 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 4

  • 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 5

  • Step 6

    Pour the batter into the lined cake tin and smooth over so that the top is level.
    Step 6

  • 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 7

  • 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 8

  • 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 9

  • Step 10

    Scatter the cake with sliced almonds and remove from the tin to cool completely before serving.
    Step 10

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Comments 27

  • lizanotlisa

    lizanotlisa 4 months ago

    Going to try this with a different sweetener. I have a dog; xylitol doesn’t come anywhere near my home.

    • GorgeousCauliflower441295

      GorgeousCauliflower441295 3 months ago

      Thanks for the tip. I have a dog. Didn’t know xylitol was bad for them. Thankfully, I’ve never shared anything with her containing it.

  • StupendousKale223826

    StupendousKale223826 4 months ago

    Pleasantly surprised, and now it's one of my staples. Delicious and easy to make. Used Monk fruit for sweetener substitute

    • Livingthislife

      Livingthislife 5 months 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.)

      • GorgeousCauliflower441295

        GorgeousCauliflower441295 3 months ago

        Wow. So happy you shared this about xylitol being toxic to dogs. I was unaware.

      • OutstandingKale630331

        OutstandingKale630331 4 months ago

        I can't do xylitol either, I've heard people who love it but not worth the chance with four-legged family around!

    • StupendousAvocado562026

      StupendousAvocado562026 7 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

        UnbelievableRadish382060 7 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

          GorgeousKale677493 9 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

            NotBrave_JustMe 7 months ago

            Did the extra lemon inside make it more like a lemon pound cake taste?

        • Mouse

          Mouse a year 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

            GorgeousKale677493 9 months ago

            The same amount?

        • FabulousCauliflower393886

          FabulousCauliflower393886 a year ago

          What can I use to replace Xylitol?

          • FantasticMacadamia286925

            FantasticMacadamia286925 7 months ago

            I plan on using granulated swerve

          • Red Robinini

            Red Robinini a year ago

            You can use any of your sugar substitutes I used Sucralose

          • ExcellentCauliflower552527

            ExcellentCauliflower552527 a year ago

            My question too since i don’t touch xylitol!

        • Lisa Milby

          Lisa Milby 2 years 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

            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

              FabulousRadish202839 a year ago

              Good for you! I can visualize the scene, the treat, the serenity…🙏😎🖖

            • A99wonder

              A99wonder a year ago

              So cozy and peaceful

          • UnbelievableCauliflower659017

            UnbelievableCauliflower659017 2 years ago

            Is almond meal flour? I live in the UK and the ingredient names are often referenced differently. Thanks

            • RemarkableCauliflower647143

              RemarkableCauliflower647143 7 months ago

              Almond flour (in the US) is finely ground, whereas meal is coarsely ground.

            • UnbelievableCauliflower602516

              UnbelievableCauliflower602516 a year ago

              Yes Almond Flour

            • ExcellentArugula802200

              ExcellentArugula802200 2 years ago

              Almond meal and almond flour are the same. You’re good to use almond flour instead

          • Foodie43

            Foodie43 3 years ago

            This cake was the star of the evening 😋, thank you!

            • Annggie

              Annggie 3 years ago

              Amazing,my fav 🍋 🥮

              • StellarRadish175858

                StellarRadish175858 3 years ago

                Delicious!