Low-Carb Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 4 oz salted butter (1 stick / 1/2 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (or substitute half with a monk fruit/allulose blend)
• 5 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/4 cups Petley Grain Low-Carb All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon, lime, or orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Equipment: regular loaf pan (or a smooth-sided bundt pan for a double recipe)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the pan

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) — or 300°F (150°C) if using a sugar alternative blend. Grease a regular loaf pan and coat the interior with sugar, or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the Petley Grain Low-Carb All-Purpose Flour and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   Cream butter & sugar

   In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or using an electric hand mixer), cream the salted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   Incorporate eggs

   Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl between each egg.

5. 5

   Add dry ingredients

   Gradually add the dry mixture, about one-half cup at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Scrape the bowl as needed.

6. 6

   Flavor & citrus

   Mix in the citrus juice (lemon, lime, or orange) and vanilla extract until just combined.

7. 7

   Bake

   Pour the thick batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake on the center rack for 80 to 85 minutes — or 75 to 80 minutes if using a sugar alternative — until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool

   If you didn't use parchment, run a thin knife gently around the edges. Leave the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate, remove any parchment, and let it cool completely.

9. 9

   Serve

   Slice and serve alongside fresh berries, vanilla ice cream, or homemade whipped cream.