Keto Lemon Pound Cream Cheese-cake
Indulge in the delicious delight of our Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl, a heavenly treat carefully crafted for those following a low-carb lifestyle. Packed with zesty lemon flavor and velvety cream cheese goodness, this pound cake promises to take your taste buds to new heights while sticking to your ketogenic goals.
Ingredients
Craft your culinary canvas with a combination of premium ingredients. For the cake, you’ll need almond flour, coconut flour, unsweetened almond milk, unsalted butter, granulated erythritol, farm-fresh eggs, aromatic vanilla extract, zesty lemon zest, tangy-free lemon juice, baking powder, and a A pinch will be required. salt The cream cheese layer calls for cream cheese, granulated erythritol, and more vanilla extract to add a pleasant contrast to the lemony base.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Begin your cooking journey by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a loaf pan making sure your creation rises flawlessly. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated erythritol to create a symphony of flavors. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking carefully to incorporate air into the mixture. Introduce vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, adding citrus zest to your creation. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually incorporating them into the wet mixture. Alternate with almond milk to maintain the velvety texture, ensuring no lumps detract from perfection.
Transferring to the cream cheese layer, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated erythritol, and vanilla extract until silky smooth, embodying the essence of indulgence. Gently spoon this luxurious concoction onto the cake batter, using a deft hand to delicately swirl it, creating a complex dance of flavors.
Slide your masterpiece into the preheated oven, let it bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the palate is ready to glaze. As it bathes your kitchen in fragrant aromas, be patient as it cools in the pan for 10 minutes before gracefully transferring it to a wire rack to reach maximum degradation.
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated erythritol until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the almond milk, until well combined. Mix until there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- In another mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated erythritol, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon the cream-cheese mixture over the cake batter in the loaf pan and use a knife or tooth-pick to swirl it into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy your Keto Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese!
This cake is rich, moist, and bursting with lemon flavor, making it the perfect keto-friendly treat for any occasion.
Conclusion
Emerging triumphant from your food odyssey, bite into the glorious creation that is our Keto-Lemon Pound Cake with Cream-Cheese. With every bite, savor the harmonious combination of tangy lemon-zest and creamy cheese, knowing you’ve indulged in a guilt free pleasure.
That perfectly complements your keto lifestyle. Whether shared with loved ones or savored in solitary bliss, give this culinary masterpiece a testament to the artistry of keto baking.