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Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Irresistible Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blackberry Bliss

Enjoy a guilt-free Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake that’s moist, fluffy, and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Can substitute with a blend of almond meal and coconut flour.
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds
  • 3/4 cup Erythritol Can substitute with monk fruit or stevia.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Dairy-free substitute: coconut oil or vegan butter.
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Avoid sweetened versions.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Blackberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup Blackberries Frozen berries can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Dairy-free substitute: coconut oil.
  • 1/4 cup Erythritol Powder Can substitute with powdered monk fruit.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cake Pan
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, erythritol, poppy seeds, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and eggs together until creamy, then add almond milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Blackberry Buttercream Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter, erythritol powder, and blackberries until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread the blackberry buttercream over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Serving
  1. Slice your cake and serve, optionally with extra blackberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Spoon almond flour into measuring cups to avoid densifying it.

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