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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes » Keto Pound Cake

    Keto Pound Cake

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    Published: Mar 19, 2021 by Taryn

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    Moist, flavorful and simple, this Keto Pound Cake is a family favorite. It’s buttery, soft, and the perfect dessert for any occasion. Take this low-carb, gluten-free, grain-free dessert to all your spring and summer parties!

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    This incredible keto vanilla pound cake recipe is so tasty, and no matter how many times I make it, it never gets old. You can add various toppings, and it’s a must at potlucks!

    There are many people who don’t understand keto and low-carb diets, so they don’t realize you can still indulge in sweets from time to time. Using my homemade sweetener gives it the perfect touch of sweetness without being over the top. So if you have a weakness for pound cake, add this one to your list of things to try! This is based on my gluten free low carb Keto Lemon Pound Cake but with a sweet vanilla flavor instead of lemon.

    slices of keto pound cake on a serving platter with small bowls of whipped cream and berries

    Ingredients Needed

    You can make this easy keto pound cake with just 9 ingredients. Most of the time involved is simply waiting for it to finish baking. 

    • Cream Cheese - It’s best to let the cream cheese come to room temperature before you begin. If you forget, you can place it in a bowl and microwave it for 15 seconds or so. Don’t let it get too hot, and if you accidentally do, be sure to let it cool down before beginning.
    • Butter - Again, the butter will need to be softened. You can place it on the counter an hour or so before you begin, and it will give you the perfect creamy texture. 
    • Sweetener - My sweetener blend of erythritol, xylitol, and stevia is my favorite to use because it makes it sweet but not overwhelming and doesn’t leave a weird aftertaste. 
    • Eggs - I know that six eggs seem like a lot, but trust me, it makes the pound cake the perfect texture. 
    • Heavy Cream - Helps make the cake extra moist. 
    • Flour - Using both coconut and almond flour is a game-changer in this recipe. 
    • Baking Powder - The perfect leavening ingredient is some baking powder!
    • Vanilla - Mixing in some vanilla extract boosts the flavor of this recipe. 

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    How To Make Keto Pound Cake

    This keto cake is the perfect kind of recipe for the beginning baker. There isn’t a lot of steps for you, and it’s mostly mixing and waiting for it to bake. The food processor does almost all the work, so there isn’t much required of you. Just don’t overbake it, and be sure to add a piece of tin foil to the top of the cake if it cooks quicker than the interior. 

    Before you get started, I need to warn you that as the low carb pound cake bakes, it will make your house smell amazing. So be prepared to smell the aroma. 

    Step One: Place parchment paper in a loaf pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 

    Step Two: In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener together. Pulse until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Then add in the eggs, heavy cream, and dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

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    Step Three: Spread the batter into the loaf pan. The batter is going to be pretty thick.

    Expert Tip: If you want to make this in a bundt pan instead of a loaf pan you need to grease it really really well. I also recommend using strips of parchment paper laid around the pan. There is nothing worse than a broken bundt cake sticking to a pan. I haven't made this as a bundt yet but I don't see any reason it wouldn't work.

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    Step Four: Bake the keto pound cake for 60-70 minutes or until it’s a deep golden color. If the exterior bakes too quickly, add a piece of foil around the 45-minute mark. 

    Step Five: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then take a knife and gently run it around the edges. Lift out the parchment paper to take the cake out of the pan. Cool completely, serve, and enjoy! 

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    Why Did My Pound Cake Crack On Top?

    Don’t worry; it’s totally normal for any kind of pound cake to crack as it bakes. The thick batter tends to cause cracks as it bakes, but it’s not anything to worry about. You can always drizzle it with low carb icing, add some berries, or pretend like the cracks don’t exist. 

    What to Serve with Keto Pound Cake

    Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, or Blueberries - berries are a natural low carb topping for the cake.

    Whipped Cream - simply whip cream until stiff peaks form and sweeten to taste.

    Keto Cheesecake Fluff - if you haven't tried this you must. It is amazing on its own and the perfect accompaniment to turn this pound cake into a trifle. It has become one of my most popular keto recipes!

    Berry Sauce - this is wonderful with either my keto raspberry sauce or keto blueberry sauce.

    Toasted Coconut - I love how some golden brown toasted coconut looks on top of a dollop of whipped cream.

    Glazed Nuts - if you want a little crunch to top off your cake serve this with some keto candied pecans or roasted slivered almonds.

    Sugar Free Cannoli Mousse - this keto recipe has creamy ricotta mixed with whipped cream. It is light, fluffy, and delicious.

    You can also use this cake to make a Keto Trifle!

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    keto pound cake on a serving platter with small bowls of whipped cream and berries

    Keto Pound Cake

    Moist, flavorful and simple, this Keto Pound Cake is a family favorite. It’s buttery, soft, and the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 320.5
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cream cheese softened
    • 6 tablespoon butter softened
    • ¾ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 6 eggs
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 2 ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
    • Combine the cream cheese, butter, and sweetener in the food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the eggs, cream, flours, baking powder, and vanilla. Pulse until well combined.
    • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. The batter will be thick.
    • Bake for 60-70 min or until the center feels firm when lightly pressed and the edges are deep golden brown. (Check at 45 minutes and cover with foil if getting too brown).
    • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around the edges and then lift the parchment to remove it from the pan. Cool completely.

    Notes

    Nutrition: This recipe has 12 servings. The nutrition facts are for one piece. Each piece has 5.1 NET carbs.
    Substitutions: You can exchange the vanilla for almond extract. Other extracts will work too.
    To Store: Keep in a sealed container for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. 
    To Freeze: Wrap each piece of cake with tin foil or plastic wrap. Then put in a freezer bag and grab a piece as needed. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter for a few minutes before serving.  
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. 
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320.5 | Carbohydrates: 9.4g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 28.3g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 124.5mg | Sodium: 155.4mg | Potassium: 164.5mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 620.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 128.2mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharon Moake says

      February 01, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      What exact measurement is a "standard" loaf pan please? I have an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2. The batter was too much for one loaf pan so I ended up using 2 that were this size.

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      • Taryn says

        February 02, 2022 at 8:34 am

        9x5 is considered a standard loaf pan.

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    2. Vinetta Crisp says

      January 30, 2022 at 7:52 am

      I have a new silicone loaf pan and was wondering if it would be suitable for baking the pound cake? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        January 31, 2022 at 10:10 am

        I haven't tested this in a silicone pan so I'm not sure, sorry.

        Reply
    3. martha rincon says

      January 18, 2022 at 7:12 pm

      Can You Use 1/2 Cup Of Sweetner 3/4 Cup Seems To Much Sweetner To Sweet

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      • Taryn says

        January 19, 2022 at 8:25 am

        Yes, you can use less sweetener if you prefer.

        Reply
    4. Brenda Watt says

      June 08, 2021 at 6:22 pm

      Without a doubt, this is the best low carb pound cake out there! It is so close to the fully loaded that I cannot see or taste a difference. The texture is the best of any low carb cake recipe I’ve tried. This is now my “go to” recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Diana says

      May 30, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      This pound cake is AWESOME! It was a huge hit with non low carb/keto eaters. It barely lasted 2 days. Iwas verybimpressed with the taste and texture. 😊

      Reply
    6. SHARON MOAKE says

      April 01, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      Is 1 cup of cream cheese the same as 8 oz?

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      • Taryn says

        April 03, 2021 at 10:39 pm

        Yes

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    7. Humphrey says

      March 28, 2021 at 2:01 am

      Can you Splenda in the recipe instead of the sweetener listed? I didn’t see any alternatives listed besides the self blended.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 29, 2021 at 9:29 am

        I'm sorry but I'm not sure. I do not test my recipes with Splenda. If you try it please let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    8. Robert Strike says

      March 26, 2021 at 10:00 am

      OMG!!! This is a FANTASTIC cake. Used it for strawberry shortcake . So moist and holds together great. It's better than any I have ever had in my 65 years.5 stars

      Reply
    9. Brenda says

      March 25, 2021 at 9:50 pm

      I don't understand the nutrients listing 9,4g but each piece has 5 carbs?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 26, 2021 at 10:55 am

        You subtract the fiber from the total carbs to get the net carbs.

        Reply
    10. Adja says

      March 25, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Truly amazing cake 🎂I enjoyed it with some whipped cream and strawberries 🍓 and even my non keto family member liked it 😋5 stars

      Reply
    11. Valerie Pelkey says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      This pound cake is amazing! We ate it with berries the first couple times, but my husband loves to eat it on its own too. He says it’s the best pound cake he’s ever had. We shared it with some friends of ours, who also thoroughly enjoyed it. Total winner!!!5 stars

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