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Keto Pound Cake - Moist, Buttery, and Low-Carb

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (super-fine blanched)
  • Coconut flour
  • Baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Granular keto sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit blend, or allulose)
  • Eggs (room temperature)
  • Sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest (optional, but recommended)
  • Almond extract (optional, a few drops)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment and sides.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk 2 cups super-fine almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sweetener: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 4 ounces softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add 3/4 to 1 cup granular keto sweetener (to taste) and beat until fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape the bowl as needed. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  5. Mix in sour cream: Add 1/3 cup sour cream and mix until incorporated. The batter should look creamy and slightly thick.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  7. Fill the pan: Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air pockets.
  8. Bake: Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes.
  9. Cool properly: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
  10. Serve: Slice and enjoy as is, or serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream and berries. For a café-style treat, toast a slice and add a pat of butter.