Sugar-Free Zitronenkuchen
Indulge in the zesty delight of Sugar-Free Zitronenkuchen, a healthier twist on the traditional German lemon cake! Perfectly moist and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this gluten-free recipe uses almond flour as its base and natural sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit for a guilt-free treat. Greek yogurt adds a luscious creaminess, while freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest deliver a refreshing citrusy punch. Crafted with simple ingredients and ready in just an hour, this low-carb dessert is ideal for anyone seeking a sugar-free option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Enjoy it as a light dessert or pair it with tea for a crowd-pleasing afternoon snack—all while staying true to your lifestyle goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Almond flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 4 large Eggs
- 100 g Unsalted butter, melted
- 80 ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 75 g Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 120 g Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy and pale, about 2 minutes.
Add the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener) to the egg mixture. Whisk until the sweetener is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Gently fold in the Greek yogurt, ensuring there are no lumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Optional: Garnish with additional lemon zest or a drizzle of sugar-free icing made with powdered erythritol and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.9 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 1820 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 670 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
