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Keto Lemon Cake with Syrup by Aussie Keto Queen.This moist and dense Keto Lemon Cake is bursting with the vibrant freshness of lemons, soaked in a tangy syrup that creates the perfect combination.

Keto Lemon Cake with Syrup

This moist and dense Keto Lemon Cake is bursting with the vibrant freshness of lemons, soaked in a tangy syrup that creates the perfect combination.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 10 slices
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup xylitol
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 lemons zest and juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons xylitol

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 170C / 338F  and line a loaf pan with baking paper, or use a silicone pan. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the cake and whisk together to break up any lumps.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients for the cake until well combined. 
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently using a spatula. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 60 - 65 minutes until a skewer comes out clean and let cool for 10 minutes. 
  • Prepare the syrup by combining all syrup ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until the xylitol is dissolved, about 5 minutes. 
  • Pour the syrup over the cake and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. 
  • Perfect served warm with some whipped cream, or cold on its own. 

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 17.4mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1.5mg
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