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    Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

    Published: Jun 12, 2018 by thesugarfreediva. ยท This post may contain affiliate or amazon links which may pay commission at no cost to you.

    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

    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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    Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake
    Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

    The recipe for Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake

    You will need an 8 ยฝ" 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 ยฝ 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- ยผ teaspoon.
    • Baking Soda- ยผ teaspoon.
    • Butter- 1 stick (ยฝ 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 ยฝ 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.
    Sugar Free Lemon Loaf Cake
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    4.08 from 217 votes

    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 ยฝ 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- ยผ teaspoon.
    • Baking Soda- ยผ teaspoon.
    • Butter- 1 stick ยฝ 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 ยฝ 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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    Specific sugar alternatives are not given in the recipes presented on this site. Only suggestions are given as to the 'kind' of alternative to use. It is up to you to select the alternative to use that suits your needs best. If the recipe is heated or cooked, it is best to use an alternative that can be heated or cooked with for best results. This site does not endorse any specific ingredients,

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    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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    Comments

    1. Terry Poage

      May 4, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      This looks really really good. I have a lemon tree and am always looking for ways to use them so Thanks.

    2. Sherry Compton

      May 5, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      This would be great as an afternoon snack or for brunch. My husband would love the lemon and it would be a great way for him to get in some yogurt, too.

    3. Christina G.

      May 8, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      I've never heard of lemon and yogurt together in a cake, but it sure looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    4. Annalisa L

      May 8, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      This looks tastier than lemon bars and I love lemon bars.

    5. The Char

      May 13, 2016 at 10:05 pm

      Looks good, the cake is awesome!

    6. Sherry

      June 13, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      I don't know if it is me, but I don't see yogurt in the recipe

      • SFD

        June 13, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        Hi. This recipe was recently updated. The Greek Yogurt can be substituted in for the buttermilk or sour cream. Thanks

    4.08 from 217 votes (217 ratings without comment)

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