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Delicious keto-friendly raspberry lemon cake with whipped cream, perfect for low-carb desserts.
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Keto Raspberry Lemon Cake

Keto Raspberry Lemon Cake is a light, layered dessert with fluffy almond sponge, creamy lemon frosting, and fresh raspberries. It’s elegant, refreshing, and perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
chill time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond flour cake, layered sponge cake, raspbery lemon cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

Fresh Fruit

  • cups fresh raspberries divided

Sponge Cake Layers (make it twice)

  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup Lakanto Golden
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Lemon zest of 1 lemon
  • cups almond flour

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol
  • 1 tsp stevia powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Red food coloring as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line two 8-inch cake spring-form pan with a loose bottom with parchment paper on the bottom and on the sides.
  • Make the first sponge. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar in a stand mixer (or a large bowl) and whip until medium-stiff peaks. Don’t overmix the whites or you’ll break the meringue.
  • In another bowl, add the egg yolks and Lakanto sugar substitute. Beat with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes a light creamy yellow colour.
  • Add the vanilla extract, mix again. Add the almond flour and mix again. The batter will be quite thick. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed while mixing.
  • Add 1/4 of the meringue into the almond flour mixture and mix with a hand mixer. This will loosen the batter. Add a third of the remaining meringue and start mixing with a silicone spatula, folding it in. Don’t mix too hard, as you don’t want to break all the fluffiness. Repeat this step with the remaining 2/3 of the meringue.
  • Pour the sponge cake batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter a couple of times to get rid of any air bubbles, if any.
  • Place the cake in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Repeat the same steps with the second sponge and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Take the cakes out of the oven once baked, and let them completely cool before removing them from the pan. Once cooled, take them out of the pan and slice them into two discs. You should have 4 sponges now.
  • To make the frosting, add the cream cheese, butter, and mascarpone into a large bowl and cream with a hand mixer. Add the erythritol and stevia and mix again. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until they’re perfectly incorporated and there are no lumps.
  • Add the heavy cream a little at a time and continue mixing for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is a spreadable consistency.

To assemble and decorate

  • Slice 3/4 of the raspberries. Leave the last 1/4 whole.
  • Place the first sponge on top of your cake stand and frost with 1/4 of the frosting. Place 1/3 of the sliced raspberries all over the sponge. Add the second sponge and frost with the next 1/4, and add the next 1/3 of sliced raspberries. Add the third sponge, add the next 1/4 frosting, and the last 1/3 of sliced raspberries. Place the 4th sponge on top, frost the entire cake, and take whatever frosting is left. Add some red food coloring to it, mix it well, and pipe some decorations all over the cake. Add the whole raspberries to the top of the cake.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Medium-stiff egg whites give the sponge structure without drying it out.
  • Always cool the sponge layers completely before slicing and assembling.
  • Chilling the cake helps create clean, even slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 5g