This Keto Lemon Cake recipe is super-easy to make, and packed with lemon flavor. This cake has a tender crumb and includes a lemon glaze that adds a pop of sweet-tart goodness. This recipe can be enjoyed not only by those who eat low-carb or keto, but also those who need a dairy-free, gluten-free, or grain-free dessert.

The Recipe for this Low-Carb Lemon Cake

This recipe will bring a bit of lemon sunshine to your table! This lemon cake gets its flavor from real lemons! The citrus goodness in the cake is made even more intense by the zing from the lemon glaze drizzled over the top.

This cake is made using almond flour. I’ve tried to keep dairy out of this one as dairy is something many need to avoid. Instead of using butter, I choose to use avocado oil. This oil adds some healthy monounsaturated fatty acids to the dessert. I also chose a simple glaze made from sweetener and lemon juice, rather than a cream cheese based frosting. 

I like to make a single layer as an easy dessert that’s family-friendly. If you have a crowd. you can double or triple the recipe to make two, or even 3 layers for a birthday cake or other special event. You could get creative and spread lemon curd, whipped cream and berries, or cream cheese frosting as a filling between the layers. 

To create this recipe, I altered our recipe for Low-Carb Lemon Blueberry Cream Cake recipe that has been on the blog for years. My goal was to simplify it and make it into a cake that people could use as a blank canvas for their creativity. 

What sweetener can I use for this cake?

I used two different sweeteners for this cake. The first sweetener, Pyure stevia blend, is a combination of stevia and erythritol that is twice as sweet as sugar. I used this sweetener in the cake, but not the glaze. You can use other sweeteners for the cake, but you might find that you need to change the amount to adjust for the sweetness level. For example, if you’re using a sweetener that is the same sweetness as sugar, you will want to use more (up to twice as much as I use in the recipe). 

I do not recommend trying to use powdered pure stevia or pure monk fruit as the sweetener in either the cake or the glaze. These will not provide the bulk needed for this recipe to turn out correctly. 

For the glaze, I thought that the Pyure baking blend would make a glaze that was too intensely sweet. Therefore, I chose to use a powdered monk fruit erythritol blend that is the same sweetness as sugar. A powdered allulose blend would have worked well in the glaze. If you have an aversion to the cooling sensation of erythritol, you might want to consider an allulose blend for the glaze. 

When making sweetener substitutions, be aware that I have not tested other sweeteners in this recipe and they can vary in attributes other than sweetness level. For example, using a larger amount of an erythritol containing sweetener might make the cake a bit gritty because erythritol doesn’t dissolve as well as sugar. If you do try a different sweetener, please share your experience in the comments below. 

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Can I freeze Keto Lemon Cake?

Yes! You can make this cake ahead and freeze it. If you choose to do this, you will want to freeze it without the glaze. You can freeze the cake as a whole, or you can cut it into pieces, so you can easily defrost one piece at a time. Either way, be sure to put the cake in a freezer-safe container before putting in the freezer.

If you’re going to want to defrost one piece of cake at a time, be sure to separate the pieces with parchment paper, wrap them separately, or put each piece in its own small container.

To defrost the cake, transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator and allow it to defrost overnight. Since this cake doesn’t require refrigeration, you could also defrost it at room temperature if you’re in a hurry.

Once the cake is defrosted, you can make the glaze and drizzle it over top. You can also use one of the serving options below.

How to serve Keto Lemon Cake

You can serve this cake with the glaze I include in the recipe, but there are many other options. I like to add some fresh berries over the cake. This adds some eye candy as well as additional flavor and even some antioxidants. 

Another option is to skip the glaze completely and top the cake with some sweetened whipped cream, or some strawberry sauce (or both). 

You could also frost this cake with some buttercream frosting, or some low-carb cream cheese frosting. A small dollop of low-carb ice-cream would make a wonderful addition as well. 

Final words

If you’re looking for an easy, lemon dessert, this cake is for you. Be sure to let us know how you served it in the comments. Enjoy!

-Annissa

This Keto Lemon Cake recipe is super-easy to make, and packed with lemon flavor. This cake has a tender crumb and includes a lemon glaze that adds a pop of sweet-tart goodness.