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Keto Lemon Cake

Got lots of lemons in your kitchen or maybe you’re lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your backyard. If you don’t have lemons now, you’ll want to run out and get some to make this Keto lemon cake. It has a lovely tender texture and it doesn’t skimp on lemon flavor either. This cake is the perfect simple but elegant dessert. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee in the winter or have a slice with fresh berries in the summer. No matter what season it is, this cake is sure to be a hit!

Learn about Lemons: Five Facts You Might Not Know

1. 95% of lemons in the United States are produced in two states: Arizona and California.
2. The lemon plant is an evergreen tree. Its origins aren’t known but scientist have discovered that the lemon is actually a hybrid of two other plants, the bitter orange and the citron.
3. A single lemon tree can produce up to 600 lbs of lemons in a year.
4. A lemon tree can live for up to 100 years, but trees will only bear fruit for 50 years.
5. In addition to being a welcome addition to many recipes, a popular science experiment for kids uses lemons to make a rudimentary battery.

Are Lemons Good for You?

• Lemons have compounds that are good for heart health like fiber and vitamin C [1].
• Lemons are rich in citric acid, which has been shown to prevent kidney stones in some cases. One study found that lemon juice was able to help people with kidney stones prevent more kidney stones from forming [2, 3].
• Lemons are beneficial in helping your body absorb iron from many sources including plants, fish, and meat [4].

Lemon Love: More Keto-Friendly Lemon Recipes

• Keto Lemon Chicken – This chicken is bright and herby, perfect with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
• Keto Lemon Baked Salmon – This salmon is juicy with a lovely citrus bite. It makes a great dinner for date night or an easy dinner party with friends.
• Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake – This mug cake only takes five minutes to make but it packs a big flavor punch.
• Keto Lemon Bars – These lemon bars are sweet and sour and perfect for dessert.
• Keto Lemon Drop Gummies – These lemon drop gummies are light and delicate.
• Keto Iced Lemon Coffee – Lemon in coffee? Once you try it, you’ll never go back!

Keto Lemon Cake

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• Author: Louise Hendon
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 10 slices 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This bright cake has a lovely lemony tang.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups (240 g) almond flour
• 1/4 cup (28 g) coconut flour
• 2 teaspoons (4 g) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) ghee, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract (sugar-free)
• Stevia/erythritol to taste (approx. 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice (from 2 large lemons)
•  2 Tablespoons lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C).
2. Grease a loaf pan (9inch-by-5inch).
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk all the ingredients together well to form a batter.
4. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes (the cake will rise in the oven and the top should turn golden brown). Let the cake cool for a few minutes before flipping it out. Cut into slices once it’s completely cooled.

Notes

All nutritional data are estimated and based on per serving amounts.

Net Carbs: 2 g

Nutrition

• Calories: 240
• Sugar: 1 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 7 g