Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Keto Cake Recipes
• Tools To Make Low Carb Bundt Cake
• Keto Lemon Pound Cake (Bundt Cake) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

My classic keto pound cake recipe is one of my most popular keto dessert recipes. But this lemon poppy seed version? It’s definitely a solid rival. Instead of a loaf like the original, I made this one into a keto lemon bundt cake instead. Not only does this easy keto lemon pound cake with almond flour look impressive on a cake stand, it’s moist and delicious (much like lemon blueberry zucchini bread !) and takes only 15 minutes of prep time.

Once the lemon poppy seed bundt cake comes out of the oven (and it’s had time to cool!), it’s topped with a bright and sweet lemon glaze.

This low carb lemon pound cake recipe was originally published on March 17, 2018, and the post was republished in September 2020 to add useful tips.

I first made this keto bundt cake with almond flour for my daughter’s 3rd birthday a couple of years ago. It was such a hit with everyone that I’ve made it again and again since then – and I bet you will too, once you try it!

If you prefer a more traditional cake with frosting, make my keto lemon cake recipe here .

How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake

Let’s make lemon poppy seed bundt cake!

• Prep bundt pan. Grease the bundt pan well.
• Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter and Besti , until fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
• Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, stir together almond flour , baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat the dry ingredients into wet ones, 1 cup at a time.
• Bake lemon poppy seed bundt cake. Transfer batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, then loosely cover with foil and bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
• Glaze. Whisk together Besti Powdered , lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over your lemon poppy seed bundt cake and enjoy!

TIP: You can adjust the consistency of the glaze as needed. Just add more lemon juice if it’s too thick, or more sweetener if it’s too thin.

What kind of almond flour should I use?

It’s important to use super fine blanched almond flour for this keto pound cake recipe. Do not use almond meal or a coarse almond flour – both of these would yield a more grainy result.

Can I use coconut flour?

No, sorry, this gluten-free lemon poppy seed bundt cake recipe is designed to be with almond flour. Coconut flour won’t work. If you can’t have almond flour, you might want to try my coconut flour muffins and add some lemon zest or extract to them.

If you have a nut allergy, you could try sunflower seed flour , which would have a different flavor but could still work.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Yes, you can, as long as it’s the right kind. You definitely need granulated and powdered, respectively, for the right consistencies in the cake and filling.

I originally made this keto lemon pound cake with granulated erythritol for the cake and powdered erythritol for the glaze, but I now prefer Besti for the cake, which makes it more moist than other sweeteners, and Powdered Besti for the glaze, which makes it smoother and not gritty.

What is the difference between a pound cake and a bundt cake?

Technically, any cake made in a bundt pan is a bundt cake. But in most cases, the type of cake most often made in a bundt pan are pound cakes.

You can expect a gluten-free pound cake or bundt cake to have a moist, dense texture. Assuming that, the pan itself leads to two main differences:

1. Moisture is especially important in a gluten-free bundt cake, because there is more surface area than a traditional loaf pan or cake pan. So, a moist batter ensures that it isn’t dry. The good news? Making pound cake in a bundt pan means you get more delicious crusty edges!
2. Baking time varies depending on your pan. Shallower pans require less time in the oven, deeper ones mean longer baking time. I used a bundt pan, but will offer options below if you want to use some other type.

What kind of pan should I use?

The exact pan I used for this low carb lemon pound cake recipe is no longer available, but it’s pretty much identical in dimensions and volume to this 12-cup bundt pan . That’s the size I recommend.

A bundt pan is a certain type of tube pan. There are others that have flat, vertical sides, and typically larger capacity. These regular tube pans are best for a keto angel food cake , but would be too large for this keto bundt cake recipe.

If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use two small rectangular loaf pans , two round cake pans , or a single 9×13 pan . The smaller pans will require reducing baking time, and the large 9×13 pan will require more time.

More Keto Cake Recipes

• Vanilla Keto Birthday Cake – No one can ever tell that this rich and flavorful cake is also low carb and keto!
• Kentucky Butter Cake – Moist and buttery pound cake with a butter glaze.
• Low Carb Sugar-Free Carrot Cake – Surprisingly easy, and gluten-free and sugar-free, so perfect for almost everyone.
• Classic Keto Cheesecake – The most popular dessert on the blog! Just 10 minutes to prep and tastes like the real thing!
• Keto Chocolate Cake – Perfect for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because.

Tools To Make Low Carb Bundt Cake Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

• Hand mixer – I actually prefer this over a stand mixer! Use it to cream butter and sweetener for this pound cake recipe with almond flour.
• Bundt pan – A bundt pan is a must for this keto lemon pound cake recipe!
• Cooling rack – This rack helps the pound cake with almond flour cool evenly. This one is oven-safe, so you can also use it for making super crispy bacon wrapped asparagus , too.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

• 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened) ▢
• 3/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 4 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
• 3/4 cup Sour cream ▢
• 2 tbsp Lemon extract (this one is mild and doesn’t taste like alcohol; if yours is potent, you’ll need less, maybe 1-2 tsp) ▢
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢
• 3 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 3 tbsp Poppy seeds ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢

Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice ▢
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a bundt pan ( this is the perfect size for this recipe ) and set aside.
2. In a large bowl , use a hand mixer to beat together the butter and Besti, until fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, lemon extract and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet, about a cup at a time.
5. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40 minutes , or until the top is dark golden brown. Cover loosely with foil and continue baking for 20-35 minutes , or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
6. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered Besti, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cake.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/16 of entire recipe

• Store: Keep in the fridge for up to a week. For the freshest taste, add the glaze the day you serve, but leftovers are great even with it on.
• Meal Prep: This cake is perfect for special occasions—feeds a crowd, looks impressive, and you can make it ahead!
• Freeze: Freeze for 2-3 months and thaw in the fridge. Reheating works, but the glaze will soak in. I like freezing slices and pulling out a couple at a time for an easy breakfast with my bulletproof coffee !

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Low Carb Holiday Cookbook !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Keto Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Keto Lemon Pound Cake (Bundt Cake)

Easy keto lemon pound cake with almond flour is moist and sweet - you won’t believe it has 4g net carbs per slice! Plus, low carb keto lemon poppy seed bundt cake takes only 15 minutes to prep.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/keto-gluten-free-lemon-poppy-seed-bundt-cake-recipe/

Ingredients

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

• 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
• 4 large Eggs (at room temperature)
• 3/4 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Lemon extract (this one is mild and doesn’t taste like alcohol; if yours is potent, you’ll need less, maybe 1-2 tsp)
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)
• 3 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 3 tbsp Poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt

Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a bundt pan ( this is the perfect size for this recipe ) and set aside.
2. In a large bowl , use a hand mixer to beat together the butter and Besti, until fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, lemon extract and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet, about a cup at a time.
5. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40 minutes , or until the top is dark golden brown. Cover loosely with foil and continue baking for 20-35 minutes , or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
6. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered Besti, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cake.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/16 of entire recipe

• Store: Keep in the fridge for up to a week. For the freshest taste, add the glaze the day you serve, but leftovers are great even with it on.
• Meal Prep: This cake is perfect for special occasions—feeds a crowd, looks impressive, and you can make it ahead!
• Freeze: Freeze for 2-3 months and thaw in the fridge. Reheating works, but the glaze will soak in. I like freezing slices and pulling out a couple at a time for an easy breakfast with my bulletproof coffee !

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Low Carb Holiday Cookbook !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Keto Cake Recipes
• Tools To Make Low Carb Bundt Cake
• Keto Lemon Pound Cake (Bundt Cake) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

My classic keto pound cake recipe is one of my most popular keto dessert recipes. But this lemon poppy seed version? It’s definitely a solid rival. Instead of a loaf like the original, I made this one into a keto lemon bundt cake instead. Not only does this easy keto lemon pound cake with almond flour look impressive on a cake stand, it’s moist and delicious (much like lemon blueberry zucchini bread !) and takes only 15 minutes of prep time.

Once the lemon poppy seed bundt cake comes out of the oven (and it’s had time to cool!), it’s topped with a bright and sweet lemon glaze.

This low carb lemon pound cake recipe was originally published on March 17, 2018, and the post was republished in September 2020 to add useful tips.

I first made this keto bundt cake with almond flour for my daughter’s 3rd birthday a couple of years ago. It was such a hit with everyone that I’ve made it again and again since then – and I bet you will too, once you try it!

If you prefer a more traditional cake with frosting, make my keto lemon cake recipe here .

How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake

Let’s make lemon poppy seed bundt cake!

• Prep bundt pan. Grease the bundt pan well.
• Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter and Besti , until fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
• Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, stir together almond flour , baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat the dry ingredients into wet ones, 1 cup at a time.
• Bake lemon poppy seed bundt cake. Transfer batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, then loosely cover with foil and bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
• Glaze. Whisk together Besti Powdered , lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over your lemon poppy seed bundt cake and enjoy!

TIP: You can adjust the consistency of the glaze as needed. Just add more lemon juice if it’s too thick, or more sweetener if it’s too thin.

What kind of almond flour should I use?

It’s important to use super fine blanched almond flour for this keto pound cake recipe. Do not use almond meal or a coarse almond flour – both of these would yield a more grainy result.

Can I use coconut flour?

No, sorry, this gluten-free lemon poppy seed bundt cake recipe is designed to be with almond flour. Coconut flour won’t work. If you can’t have almond flour, you might want to try my coconut flour muffins and add some lemon zest or extract to them.

If you have a nut allergy, you could try sunflower seed flour , which would have a different flavor but could still work.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Yes, you can, as long as it’s the right kind. You definitely need granulated and powdered, respectively, for the right consistencies in the cake and filling.

I originally made this keto lemon pound cake with granulated erythritol for the cake and powdered erythritol for the glaze, but I now prefer Besti for the cake, which makes it more moist than other sweeteners, and Powdered Besti for the glaze, which makes it smoother and not gritty.

What is the difference between a pound cake and a bundt cake?

Technically, any cake made in a bundt pan is a bundt cake. But in most cases, the type of cake most often made in a bundt pan are pound cakes.

You can expect a gluten-free pound cake or bundt cake to have a moist, dense texture. Assuming that, the pan itself leads to two main differences:

1. Moisture is especially important in a gluten-free bundt cake, because there is more surface area than a traditional loaf pan or cake pan. So, a moist batter ensures that it isn’t dry. The good news? Making pound cake in a bundt pan means you get more delicious crusty edges!
2. Baking time varies depending on your pan. Shallower pans require less time in the oven, deeper ones mean longer baking time. I used a bundt pan, but will offer options below if you want to use some other type.

What kind of pan should I use?

The exact pan I used for this low carb lemon pound cake recipe is no longer available, but it’s pretty much identical in dimensions and volume to this 12-cup bundt pan . That’s the size I recommend.

A bundt pan is a certain type of tube pan. There are others that have flat, vertical sides, and typically larger capacity. These regular tube pans are best for a keto angel food cake , but would be too large for this keto bundt cake recipe.

If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use two small rectangular loaf pans , two round cake pans , or a single 9×13 pan . The smaller pans will require reducing baking time, and the large 9×13 pan will require more time.

More Keto Cake Recipes

• Vanilla Keto Birthday Cake – No one can ever tell that this rich and flavorful cake is also low carb and keto!
• Kentucky Butter Cake – Moist and buttery pound cake with a butter glaze.
• Low Carb Sugar-Free Carrot Cake – Surprisingly easy, and gluten-free and sugar-free, so perfect for almost everyone.
• Classic Keto Cheesecake – The most popular dessert on the blog! Just 10 minutes to prep and tastes like the real thing!
• Keto Chocolate Cake – Perfect for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because.

Tools To Make Low Carb Bundt Cake Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

• Hand mixer – I actually prefer this over a stand mixer! Use it to cream butter and sweetener for this pound cake recipe with almond flour.
• Bundt pan – A bundt pan is a must for this keto lemon pound cake recipe!
• Cooling rack – This rack helps the pound cake with almond flour cool evenly. This one is oven-safe, so you can also use it for making super crispy bacon wrapped asparagus , too.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

• 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened) ▢
• 3/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 4 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
• 3/4 cup Sour cream ▢
• 2 tbsp Lemon extract (this one is mild and doesn’t taste like alcohol; if yours is potent, you’ll need less, maybe 1-2 tsp) ▢
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢
• 3 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 3 tbsp Poppy seeds ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢

Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice ▢
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a bundt pan ( this is the perfect size for this recipe ) and set aside.
2. In a large bowl , use a hand mixer to beat together the butter and Besti, until fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, lemon extract and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet, about a cup at a time.
5. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40 minutes , or until the top is dark golden brown. Cover loosely with foil and continue baking for 20-35 minutes , or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
6. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered Besti, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cake.

Did You Like It?

Leave a rating to help other readers (this also helps me continue to provide free recipes on my site), or get the recipe sent to your inbox.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/16 of entire recipe

• Store: Keep in the fridge for up to a week. For the freshest taste, add the glaze the day you serve, but leftovers are great even with it on.
• Meal Prep: This cake is perfect for special occasions—feeds a crowd, looks impressive, and you can make it ahead!
• Freeze: Freeze for 2-3 months and thaw in the fridge. Reheating works, but the glaze will soak in. I like freezing slices and pulling out a couple at a time for an easy breakfast with my bulletproof coffee !

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Keto Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

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My classic keto pound cake recipe is one of my most popular keto dessert recipes. But this lemon poppy seed version? It’s definitely a solid rival. Instead of a loaf like the original, I made this one into a keto lemon bundt cake instead. Not only does this easy keto lemon pound cake with almond flour look impressive on a cake stand, it’s moist and delicious (much like lemon blueberry zucchini bread !) and takes only 15 minutes of prep time.

Once the lemon poppy seed bundt cake comes out of the oven (and it’s had time to cool!), it’s topped with a bright and sweet lemon glaze.

This low carb lemon pound cake recipe was originally published on March 17, 2018, and the post was republished in September 2020 to add useful tips.

I first made this keto bundt cake with almond flour for my daughter’s 3rd birthday a couple of years ago. It was such a hit with everyone that I’ve made it again and again since then – and I bet you will too, once you try it!

If you prefer a more traditional cake with frosting, make my keto lemon cake recipe here .

How To Make Keto Lemon Pound Cake

Let’s make lemon poppy seed bundt cake!

• Prep bundt pan. Grease the bundt pan well.
• Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter and Besti , until fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour cream, lemon extract, and vanilla extract.
• Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, stir together almond flour , baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat the dry ingredients into wet ones, 1 cup at a time.
• Bake lemon poppy seed bundt cake. Transfer batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake until the top is golden brown, then loosely cover with foil and bake until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
• Glaze. Whisk together Besti Powdered , lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Drizzle glaze over your lemon poppy seed bundt cake and enjoy!

TIP: You can adjust the consistency of the glaze as needed. Just add more lemon juice if it’s too thick, or more sweetener if it’s too thin.

What kind of almond flour should I use?

It’s important to use super fine blanched almond flour for this keto pound cake recipe. Do not use almond meal or a coarse almond flour – both of these would yield a more grainy result.

Can I use coconut flour?

No, sorry, this gluten-free lemon poppy seed bundt cake recipe is designed to be with almond flour. Coconut flour won’t work. If you can’t have almond flour, you might want to try my coconut flour muffins and add some lemon zest or extract to them.

If you have a nut allergy, you could try sunflower seed flour , which would have a different flavor but could still work.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Yes, you can, as long as it’s the right kind. You definitely need granulated and powdered, respectively, for the right consistencies in the cake and filling.

I originally made this keto lemon pound cake with granulated erythritol for the cake and powdered erythritol for the glaze, but I now prefer Besti for the cake, which makes it more moist than other sweeteners, and Powdered Besti for the glaze, which makes it smoother and not gritty.

What is the difference between a pound cake and a bundt cake?

Technically, any cake made in a bundt pan is a bundt cake. But in most cases, the type of cake most often made in a bundt pan are pound cakes.

You can expect a gluten-free pound cake or bundt cake to have a moist, dense texture. Assuming that, the pan itself leads to two main differences:

1. Moisture is especially important in a gluten-free bundt cake, because there is more surface area than a traditional loaf pan or cake pan. So, a moist batter ensures that it isn’t dry. The good news? Making pound cake in a bundt pan means you get more delicious crusty edges!
2. Baking time varies depending on your pan. Shallower pans require less time in the oven, deeper ones mean longer baking time. I used a bundt pan, but will offer options below if you want to use some other type.

What kind of pan should I use?

The exact pan I used for this low carb lemon pound cake recipe is no longer available, but it’s pretty much identical in dimensions and volume to this 12-cup bundt pan . That’s the size I recommend.

A bundt pan is a certain type of tube pan. There are others that have flat, vertical sides, and typically larger capacity. These regular tube pans are best for a keto angel food cake , but would be too large for this keto bundt cake recipe.

If you don’t have a bundt pan, you can use two small rectangular loaf pans , two round cake pans , or a single 9×13 pan . The smaller pans will require reducing baking time, and the large 9×13 pan will require more time.

More Keto Cake Recipes

• Vanilla Keto Birthday Cake – No one can ever tell that this rich and flavorful cake is also low carb and keto!
• Kentucky Butter Cake – Moist and buttery pound cake with a butter glaze.
• Low Carb Sugar-Free Carrot Cake – Surprisingly easy, and gluten-free and sugar-free, so perfect for almost everyone.
• Classic Keto Cheesecake – The most popular dessert on the blog! Just 10 minutes to prep and tastes like the real thing!
• Keto Chocolate Cake – Perfect for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just because.

Tools To Make Low Carb Bundt Cake Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

• Hand mixer – I actually prefer this over a stand mixer! Use it to cream butter and sweetener for this pound cake recipe with almond flour.
• Bundt pan – A bundt pan is a must for this keto lemon pound cake recipe!
• Cooling rack – This rack helps the pound cake with almond flour cool evenly. This one is oven-safe, so you can also use it for making super crispy bacon wrapped asparagus , too.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

• 3/4 cup Unsalted butter (softened) ▢
• 3/4 cup Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 4 large Eggs (at room temperature) ▢
• 3/4 cup Sour cream ▢
• 2 tbsp Lemon extract (this one is mild and doesn’t taste like alcohol; if yours is potent, you’ll need less, maybe 1-2 tsp) ▢
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢
• 3 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour ▢
• 2 tsp Baking powder ▢
• 3 tbsp Poppy seeds ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢

Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice ▢
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Grease a bundt pan ( this is the perfect size for this recipe ) and set aside.
2. In a large bowl , use a hand mixer to beat together the butter and Besti, until fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, lemon extract and vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, stir together the almond flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, and sea salt. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet, about a cup at a time.
5. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 40 minutes , or until the top is dark golden brown. Cover loosely with foil and continue baking for 20-35 minutes , or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
6. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered Besti, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cake.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, or 1/16 of entire recipe

• Store: Keep in the fridge for up to a week. For the freshest taste, add the glaze the day you serve, but leftovers are great even with it on.
• Meal Prep: This cake is perfect for special occasions—feeds a crowd, looks impressive, and you can make it ahead!
• Freeze: Freeze for 2-3 months and thaw in the fridge. Reheating works, but the glaze will soak in. I like freezing slices and pulling out a couple at a time for an easy breakfast with my bulletproof coffee !

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Low Carb Holiday Cookbook !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead.

Keto Lemon Pound Cake Recipe