Best Keto Pound Cake

Moist, soft, and dense are the words used to describe the Keto Ultimate Pound Cake. This Keto pound cake is so easy to make. Room temperature butter and cream cheese are blended with sweetener until fluffy and then combined with lots of eggs (great for hitting protein targets) and then baked to golden brown perfection. The result is a light, yet dense cake that is so moist, flavorful, and soft compared to most Keto dessert recipes and low carb dessert recipes. This Keto dessert recipe is the perfect blank canvas for a variety of flavor variations and toppings.

Why do my ingredients need to be room temperature?

Having room temperature eggs, butter, and cream cheese will allow for the best emulsion. If the cream cheese is cold at all, it will form lumps in the batter, and no amount of mixing will remove the lumps. To make this step less burdensome, simply allow the ingredients to sit overnight and then mix the cake the next morning.

What other flavors can I use in this recipe?

This recipe uses almond extract, but vanilla extract would be a delicious substitute, as would lemon extract. If using lemon extract, feel free to add lemon zest in the batter and fresh lemon juice in the glaze (substitute the water for fresh lemon juice). You can also add fresh fruit to the pound cake batter like blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Steer away from fruits that contain too much moisture, however. The glaze does not contain any extract, but you can simply add one teaspoon or so into the glaze mixture of any flavor.

What toppings can I use?

Fresh berries and whipped cream would be a super decadent, yet fresh take on this pound cake. If taking this recipe and giving it a lemon twist, you can make whipped cream with lemon zest folded into it.

How do I know the pound cake is finished baking?

Gluten-free, Keto bread takes quite a while to bake. This pound cake is not an exception as it will tend to get a darker brown outside before the inside is ready. To test the cake, poke a toothpick into the center-it should come out clean when it is ready. Another way to check is to give the cake a little shake towards the end of the bake time; the center should not jiggle very much or at all. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before attempting to remove it from the loaf pan as Keto breads need to rest as they are very delicate while hot.

Suggested pairing

Keto Ultimate Pound Cake would be delicious with a hot cup of coffee. The fats in the pound cake and the Keto Butter Coffee would make a filling breakfast. https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/Keto-butter-coffee