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Make a lemon loaf cake that also sugar free. This cake can be made gluten free or low carb as well.

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This Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake recipe is an update to a recipe that was posted a while back.
The original lemon loaf cake was made with Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt can still be used as a substitute for the buttermilk or sour cream addition (1:1).

Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

The lemon cake is not your everyday cake.
What makes this lemon cake different is the glaze that goes on top of it.

Loaf cakes got their name because of the loaf pan that they are baked in.
These cakes are also known for the glaze that is drizzled over them. That glaze is usually made with sugar.

Making a loaf cake without sugar can take a bit of an update to the regular recipe that is used.

Obviously, we will not be using sugar in our recipe. However, we will be using sugar alternative to get us that same great taste as the regular loaf cake that has sugar in it.

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The recipe for Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

You will need an 8 ½" loaf pans for this recipe. You will also need sugar free glaze which you can make using this recipe

What you will need to make this Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

  • Flour- 1 ½ cups. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
  • Baking Powder- ¼ teaspoon.
  • Baking Soda- ¼ teaspoon.
  • Butter- 1 stick (½ cup) softened to room temperature.
  • Sugar Alternative- 1 cup equivalent to sugar. Granular alternative is recommended for this recipe.
  • Lemon Zest- 2 tablespoons.
  • Lemon Juice- 1 ½ tablespoons.
  • Buttermilk or sour cream -6 tablespoons.
  • Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
  • Eggs- 2.
  • Sugar free glaze- sugar free glaze which you can make using this recipe

How to make Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 325. Prep your loaf pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper that is a bit big for the pan so that I can easily lift my cake out.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk or sift together your flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set this bowl aside.
  • Now in a mixing bowl, creme together the sugar alternative and the butter. The result will not be as fluffy as if you are using regular sugar however, you should get a good result in about 3-4 minutes. Use a paddle attachment and set the mixer on a slow to medium speed for best results.
  • While you sugar alternative and butter are in the mixer, use a third mixing bowl to mix together the lemon juice, buttermilk (or alternative) and the vanilla extract. Set this aside for a moment.
  • Take the first bowl with the flour mixture in it and pour about half of it into the mixing bowl. Set the mixer on slow and mix for about 10 seconds. Then add one egg to the bowl and half of the contents from the third bowl (liquid ingredients). Mix for 10 seconds and then repeat the process until all of the ingredients have been mixed together in the mixing bowl.
  • Bake the loaf for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before drizzling the glaze over it and serving.

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Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

Make a lemon loaf cake that also sugar free. This cake can be made gluten free or low carb as well.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 1 8" loaf cake

Ingredients

  • Flour- 1 ½ cups. Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
  • Baking Powder- ¼ teaspoon.
  • Baking Soda- ¼ teaspoon.
  • Butter- 1 stick ½ cup softened to room temperature.
  • Sugar Alternative- 1 cup equivalent to sugar. Granular alternative is recommended for this recipe.
  • Lemon Zest- 2 tablespoons.
  • Lemon Juice- 1 ½ tablespoons.
  • Buttermilk or sour cream -6 tablespoons.
  • Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
  • Eggs- 2.
  • Sugar free glaze- sugar free glaze which you can make using this recipe

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325. Prep your loaf pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper that is a bit big for the pan so that I can easily lift my cake out.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk or sift together your flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set this bowl aside.

  • Now in a mixing bowl, creme together the sugar alternative and the butter. The result will not be as fluffy as if you are using regular sugar however, you should get a good result in about 3-4 minutes. Use a paddle attachment and set the mixer on a slow to medium speed for best results.

  • While you sugar alternative and butter are in the mixer, use a third mixing bowl to mix together the lemon juice, buttermilk (or alternative) and the vanilla extract. Set this aside for a moment.

  • Take the first bowl with the flour mixture in it and pour about half of it into the mixing bowl. Set the mixer on slow and mix for about 10 seconds. Then add one egg to the bowl and half of the contents from the third bowl (liquid ingredients). Mix for 10 seconds and then repeat the process until all of the ingredients have been mixed together in the mixing bowl.

  • Bake the loaf for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before drizzling the glaze over it and serving.

Recipe Notes

Please see recipe post for details on ingredients and instructions.

most recently updated:

June 12, 2018

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FAQs

What are sugar free cakes made of? ›

A sugar-free cake is a type of cake that is made without using granulated sugar. Instead of sugar, other sweeteners, such as natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup or artificial sweeteners like aspartame, stevia, or sucralose, are used to provide sweetness to the cake.

How many carbs are in a lemon loaf cake? ›

Lemon sliced loaf cake, lemon contains 360 calories per 90 g serving. This serving contains 18 g of fat, 5 g of protein and 44 g of carbohydrate.

What is lemon loaf made of? ›

Make the loaf:

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Pulse a few times to evenly distribute the zest. Add the lemon juice, eggs, and sour cream and pulse until combined.

What size loaf tin for Mary Berry's lemon drizzle cake? ›

Preheat the oven to 180*C/350*F/ gas mark 4. Butter a 9 X 5 inch loaf tin and line with baking paper, leaving an overhang to lift it out with. Using an electric mixer beat all of the cake ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Spoon into the baking in and smooth the top over.

Can diabetics eat sugar free cake? ›

Yes, you can. Just think about your portion sizes and how often you have them – you could also try eating your desserts with some fruit, such as berries, to make them more filling and nutritious.

What are the ingredients in sugar free cake mix? ›

Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Maltitol, Leavening (Baking Soda, Calcium, Phosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Canola Oil, Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids, Salt, Cellulose, Mono- And Diglycerides, Xanthan ...

Why doesn't my lemon cake taste like lemon? ›

Lemon flavor: Let's all say it together: LEMON JUICE DOESN'T ADD LEMON FLAVOR (when added to the cake). Instead, try adding more zest, lemon extract, or a lemon soak.

Why is my lemon loaf bitter? ›

The zest is highly concentrated with essential oils and, mixed with the butter and oil in the recipe, provides bright aromatic lemon flavors throughout the loaf. Be careful not to include the white pith underneath the colorful zest containing bitter-tasting compounds.

Why is my lemon loaf dry? ›

The ratio of wet to dry ingredients determines a cake's moisture level. If there's simply too much flour and not enough butter, a cake will taste dry. On the other hand, if there's too much milk and not enough flour, a cake will taste too wet. Finding the right balance between wet and dry ingredients is key.

Why has my lemon drizzle cake sunk? ›

Over Mixing – yes, over mixing the batter is one of the most common reasons why a cake will sink in the middle. Beating in too much air into the batter once the dry and wet ingredients are combined will cause the cake to sink.

How many cups of batter do I need for a loaf pan? ›

Pan Sizes
Approximate Pan Dimensions (Inches)Approximate Volume (Cups)Approximate Volume (ml)
Loaf
8 x 4 x 2.5 in4 cups948 ml
8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in6 cups1.4 liters
9 x 5 x 3 in8 cups1.9 liters
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Can I use lemon juice instead of lemon zest? ›

Lemon juice carries the same flavor as lemon zest, but it's more acidic, so you might want to add a pinch of sugar to balance out the tartness. That said, the lemon flavor is not as concentrated as lemon zest, so you'll want to keep this formula handy: 1 teaspoon of lemon zest = 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Are sugar-free desserts really sugar-free? ›

Some other terms you might see that also mean sugar-free are "free of sugar," "no sugar," or "zero sugar." But these foods can still contain artificial sweeteners, like Splenda or NutraSweet, and sugar alcohols, like mannitol or sorbitol.

Does sugar free cake have carbs? ›

Pillsbury Sugar Free Classic Yellow Cake Mix (0.1 package) contains 37g total carbs, 17g net carbs, 2g fat, 2g protein, and 130 calories.

Is sugar-free good for diabetes? ›

As sugar contributes no nutritive value, apart from carbohydrates and calories, it has 'empty calories' and so is not good for overall health. This doesn't mean that people with diabetes should have a sugar-free diet. In fact, it's almost impossible to have a sugar-free diet in the long term.

Can diabetics eat sugar-free angel food cake? ›

This delicious Sugar Free Angel Food Cake recipe is super easy to make, low carb, and perfect for diabetics. An incredible sugar free dessert.

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