This Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is
It’s supposed to be Spring; April is tomorrow, but I am staring out of the window, and all I see is snow. Lots of it.
I spent the weekend in Ohio to get a little reprieve from motherhood, and last night it snowed like 6 inches. It’s insane. The weather in Ohio is so bipolar, but
I love lemon flavor desserts. If you haven’t made my Coconut Lemon Zucchini Cake, you should try that one too, it’s AMAZING. The citrusy and sweet together is such a great combination, and it reminds me of all things warm.
Poppy seeds, on the other hand, remind me of my childhood. Growing up in a European household, we would always have poppyseed rolls. I remember I would always eat the inside and leave the crust. What is with that?
Now my daughter does that all the time, and it makes me so mad. Oftentimes, the crust is the best part!!
Anyways, this lemon flavor poppy seed cake is great when you are looking for something refreshing and sweet that is easy to make.
What kind of flour can I use for Lemon Poppy Seed Cake?
I used both Almond flour and Coconut flour but mostly almond. Coconut flour makes baked goods more “cake like” but it doesn’t hold together as well as almond flour. If you want your cake to be more “cakey” you can add more coconut flour.
How thick or thin should the batter be?
You should be able to pour the batter into the bundt pan, but it shouldn’t be pancake batter thin. If it’s too thick you can add in more coconut milk and if it’s too thin, add more flour.
Where can I get poppy seeds?
Poppyseeds are usually in the spices and seasonings aisle in the store. Also, you can check the baking aisle, and of course, you can get them on Amazon.
Can I use almond milk or heavy cream instead of coconut milk?
Yes, you can substitute the exact amount of coconut milk with almond milk. If you want to use heavy cream, I would only use half of the amount and you can add water if your batter is too thick.
It goes great with a cup of coffee or a glass of rosé too!! Invite some friends over, chill a bottle, and enjoy!
More Keto Recipes to Try:
- Keto Garlic and Rosemary Dinner Rolls
- 20-Minute Keto Bagel
- Keto Sushi
- Italian Chicken and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
- Harissa Salmon with Kale
Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp saltÂ
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener- use code eatbefitexplore for 20% off
- 3/4 cup Melted Butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 3 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 4 tbsp poppy seeds
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease the bundt pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, sweetener, butter, vanilla, coconut milk, and lemon juice.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir in the lemon zest and poppyseeds.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 50 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
- To make the glaze, whisk together 1/4 cup sweetener and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Pour over the cake and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 104Total Fat 7gCarbohydrates 12gFiber 9gProtein 5g
This is the best keto cake recipes I have ever tried. The lemon and poppy seeds go so well together and it was so moist and not dry like other keto cake recipes I made before. Thank you!
The serving size is “1”. Is that an entire cake?
Hi David, the entire cake is 10 yields. 🙂
I want to make this for my daughters birthday. Do you use powdered version or granulated?
Tamara, I used granulated but powder would probably work better.
Hi Lesya! I’m excited to try this.
If I wanted to do vanilla rather than lemon, do you think I could simply omit the zest and sub the lemon juice with nut milk?
Hi K! Thank you for checking out my recipe. Yes, you can make adjustments to the recipe depending on your taste but if you want to achieve a citrusy flavor, I highly suggest not omitting the lemon. You can also check my other cake recipes that don’t use lemon juice. Check out this Keto Cinnamon Swirl Zucchini Cake. You’ll also love this. You can get the recipe here: https://eatbefitexplore.com/keto-cinnamon-swirl-zucchini-cake/
Hey David! Thank you for sharing this recipe. Can I use Stevia-Erythritol-Based Keto Granulated Sugar? And also, what size is the bundt pan? Thank you!
Hi Milou! Lesya here, the owner of the blog. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! Yes, you can use Stevia-Erythritol-Based Keto Granulated Sugar for this recipe; it’s a great alternative. Regarding the bundt pan, I usually use a 9-inch pan for this recipe. Thank you for reaching out, and happy baking!