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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 29

  • lizanotlisa

    lizanotlisa 6 days ago

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

    • StupendousKale223826

      StupendousKale223826 9 days ago

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

      • Livingthislife

        Livingthislife 2 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.)

        • OutstandingKale630331

          OutstandingKale630331 21 days 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 4 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 4 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 6 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 4 months ago

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

          • Mouse

            Mouse 10 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

              GorgeousKale677493 6 months ago

              The same amount?

          • FabulousCauliflower393886

            FabulousCauliflower393886 a year ago

            What can I use to replace Xylitol?

            • FantasticMacadamia286925

              FantasticMacadamia286925 4 months ago

              I plan on using granulated swerve

            • Red Robinini

              Red Robinini 8 months ago

              You can use any of your sugar substitutes I used Sucralose

            • ExcellentCauliflower552527

              ExcellentCauliflower552527 8 months 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 8 months 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 4 months ago

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

              • UnbelievableCauliflower602516

                UnbelievableCauliflower602516 8 months 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!

                  • Nomes

                    Nomes 3 years ago

                    Not a fan. Too eggy for me. Thanks for the recipe though.

                    • SpectacularMacadamia185621

                      SpectacularMacadamia185621 5 months ago

                      Remove the little white strings the (eyes) from the eggs. Taste less eggy.

                    • MimiBH

                      MimiBH a year ago

                      Use egg whites

                    • Cindy

                      Cindy 2 years ago

                      ‘Too eggy’ is what I dread with keto cakes/bread. Thanks