Description
A delightful Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Cake paired with a luscious Blackberry Buttercream frosting, perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free dessert that bursts with citrus and berry flavors.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup erythritol
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Blackberry Buttercream Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup blackberry puree
- 1/4 cup erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the cake evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, poppy seeds, erythritol, baking powder, and baking soda thoroughly to distribute all dry ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with eggs until smooth and creamy. Then add unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until you achieve a smooth, well-combined batter.
- Pour and Bake: Grease a cake pan and pour the batter into it. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before applying the frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter with blackberry puree and erythritol until creamy and smooth to create a flavorful buttercream.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the blackberry buttercream evenly over the cooled cake, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the unsalted butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Blackberry puree can be made by blending fresh or frozen blackberries and straining out seeds if desired.
- This cake is ideal for those following a keto or gluten-free diet.
