This keto key lime pound cake is a key lime lover’s dream. Moist, dense, sweet, and topped with a key lime icing, it’s a keto version of its high-carb counterpart!
The recipe is a keto key lime cream cheese pound cake that uses key lime juice, key lime extract, and key lime zest for maximum flavor.
I love sharing recipes that will help your keto journey. This cake is perfect for a special occasion, like St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you have a bag of key limes and are looking for a keto dessert option.
Although it’s a grain-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly pound cake, its bright key lime flavor will make you think you’re cheating on keto.
But thankfully, this easy keto cake is absolutely keto-friendly!
This key lime pound cake is made with almond flour, but I also have a keto coconut flour pound cake where you can add all the key lime flavors in order to make it nut-free if this is what you need.
It’s a great option for those who cannot consume nuts.
Inspired by our very popular keto pound cake recipe. This key lime version is sure to be well-loved, too.
Make sure you also check out our complete list of Keto Pound Cakes and Keto Cakes, which any cake lover doing keto would enjoy exploring.
Keto Key Lime Pound Cake
Whether you are looking for a great key lime dessert that is keto-friendly or a snack to enjoy with your favorite cup of hot beverage, this is the cake for you.
It’s one you will be proud to share. Trust me when I tell you that it’s a low-carb cake everyone will embrace, making it perfect for family gatherings or to take to your next church potluck.
I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Can You Substitute Key Lime Juice For Lime Juice?
If you cannot easily access key limes, you can substitute them in equal amounts with Persian limes that are more commonly found in grocery stores.
However, I do not recommend substituting lemon juice for key limes because the flavor is quite different and the end result will not be the same.
You can also use bottled key lime juice as a good alternative to fresh key limes.
How To Make a Keto Key Lime Pound Cake
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The following are all the basic ingredients you’ll need to make an almond flour key lime cake that tastes like a traditional pound cake.
Note that the full recipe card is at the bottom of the page.
- Finely milled almond flour I suggest you measure and then sift the almond flour for the best results, yes, even if it is finely milled.
- Granulated sugar-substitute
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- Eggs, room temperature
- Key lime juice, fresh or bottled key lime juice
- Key lime extract
- Freshly grated key lime zest
- Vanilla extract
Keto Key Lime Frosting
- Confectioner’s sugar substitute
- Full-fat cream cheese softened
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Cold heavy cream
- Key lime extract
- Freshly grated key lime zest for garnish (optional)
- Key limes sliced for garnish (optional)
Tools Needed
Best Sugar Substitute Options For Sugar-Free Key Lime Pound Cake
When it comes to choosing your sweetener for this key lime-infused keto pound cake, I have several low-carb options that work well.
I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste.
This is a great one, especially if you are new to sugar substitutes, because it mimics sugar the most in my book.
I’m also partial to Swerve, an erythritol blend, although you should keep in mind that it does have a bit more of a cooling aftertaste that some people dislike.
Alternatively, you could also use a stevia- and erythritol-based brand like Pyure. This is if you prefer to use stevia in your baked goods.
But note that if you go this route, you will need to reduce the amount of sweetener by half since it is twice as sweet as the others.
Lastly, if you can’t easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success. I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it’s still better than regular sugar.
As far as the keto key lime frosting goes, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.
Other Keto Key Lime Recipes
You might also want to try our other key lime recipes:
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Keto Key Lime Pound Cake
This deliciously rich keto key lime pound cake recipe is a key lime lover's dream. It’s a keto lime-infused pound cake that’s topped with a lime glaze. Made with almond flour it makes it gluten-free and low in carbs!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce of cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup of butter softened
- 8 whole eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups of granulated sugar substitute
- 2 ½ cups of finely ground almond flour, measured and sifted
- 1/3 cup of key lime juice fresh or bottled
- 2 teaspoons of key lime extract
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons of freshly grated key lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
Keto Key Lime Frosting:
- 1/2 cup and two tablespoons of confectioner's sugar substitute
- 6 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of key lime extract
- 2 teaspoons of freshly grated key lime zest for garnish (optional)
- 4 key limes sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven 350 degrees.
- Grease and line with parchment paper a 10X5 inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl measure and sift the almond flour and set aside.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer add the softened cream cheese, butter, key lime extract, vanilla extract and beat on high until light and fluffy.
- To this mixture add the sugar substitute and combine well.
- Then add the 8 eggs one at a time, making sure that it is fully incorporated.
- Next stir in the sifted almond flour, salt, baking powder, key lime zest and mix well.
- Lastly, stir in the key lime juice, and beat until the batter is fully incorporated.
- Pour cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool on a baking rack for at least 15 minutes before unmolding.
- Allow the cake to fully cool. Then spread the key lime frosting to the pound cake and garnish with key lime zest and garnish.
- Store leftovers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 weeks in the freezer. If storing the cake for more than one day, I recommend removing the lime slices as the peel can cause the frosting to go slightly bitter.
Keto Key Lime Frosting
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, extract, and confectioners sugar substitute until well combined.
- Add the cold heavy cream and beat well until fully incorporated, being sure to scrape the bowl several times. If the frosting is too thick add a couple more tablespoons of heavy cream.
- Using an offset spatula spread the icing over the cake. Garnish the cake with key lime zest and slices of key lime.
Notes
This low-carb key lime pound cake is made with almond flour but I also have a keto coconut flour pound cake where you can add all the key lime flavors featured in this recipe. It's a great option for those who cannot consume nuts.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 29.8gSaturated Fat: 10.8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 158mgCarbohydrates: 4.2gNet Carbohydrates: 1.7gFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.5gProtein: 5.3g
