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The best Keto Lemon and Pistachio Praline Cake

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Lemon, Pistachio, Praline

Those three words made me think of a dessert fit for a hot summer day (it was extremely hot here in Mozambique).

Off to the kitchen I go, pursuing a perfect cake with those three ingredients in mind. And so this cake was born, and what a delight it is.

It is moist, tangy, full of flavor and texture contrasts. As this time I used finely ground almond flour, it really has the texture of a “normal” cake, with the added benefit of being healthy.

Just try, just have a great time showing your friends how beautiful and yummy keto can be.

And let me know what they said (my colleagues at work, my official guinea pigs, love it)

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Lemon and Pistachio Praline Cake

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This cake in unbelievably moist, and perfect for a hot summer day (or any other time of the year). It is fresh, it is delicious, it is all you expect from a proper lemon cake
  • Difficulty:Intermediate
  • Prep Time:15 mins
  • Cook Time:50 mins
  • Serves:15
  • Freezable:No

Nutrition per portion

Ingredients
  • 6 eggs separated
  • 1 1/2 cups of fine almond flour
  • 5 tbsp lemon zest
  • 8 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
  • 1/3 cup of swerve or any other keto sweetener (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp gluten free baking powder
  • 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
  • 1 tbsp finely ground/powdered swerve (optional)
  • 2 + 1 tbsp swerve or other keto sweetener
Method
  • Pre heat the oven to 180º C
  • Oil and line with baking paper a loaf pan
  • Put the egg yolks in a bowl and the egg whites in another
  • Beat the egg yolks well, add the sweetener, half of the lemon juice, olive oil, extract and mix well between additions
  • Add the almond flour to the egg mix, and mix well
  • Fold in the gluten-free baking powder and the lemon zest
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form
  • Gradually add the egg whites to the other mix, folding in carefully, to guarantee that the air is retained in the mix (as you do to a delicate sponge cake)
  • Fold in 1/4 of a cup of chopped pistachios
  • Pour into the loaf pan and bake for approximately 45 to 50 minutes
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely
While the cake is baking, work on the praline
  • In a pan add the 2 tbsp of swerve and let it caramelize until you get a golden brown color
  • Add the pistachios and mix in, stirring constantly until the mix is sticky (add hot water, 1 tsp at a time, if it is too thick)
  • Let it cool down completely
For the "syrup" Mix the remaining lemon juice with 1 tbsp swerve and 1 tbsp water, take it to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool down   To assemble the cake
  • Insert a toothpick several times in the cake, making small holes
  • Pour the syrup over the cake
  • Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes
  • Add the praline on top
  • Dust it with the powdered swerve
   

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7 comments

  1. Wendy Murch
    July 5, 2019 at 10:51 am

    Looks delicious!

    Reply

    1. heelsandspices
      July 5, 2019 at 11:00 am

      😘

      Reply

      1. ywarnick
        July 5, 2019 at 1:44 pm

        Yum oh! Looks delicious! x

  2. Mrs P Holland
    July 5, 2019 at 10:54 am

    After I have lost 2 more kilos (to many keto treats) this will be the first thing I bake.

    Reply

    1. heelsandspices
      July 5, 2019 at 11:00 am

      Please let me know how it went

      Reply

  3. Joelle O Dunklin
    July 5, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Perfect timing! I’m going ti make this in the morning for my husband’s birthday celebration!

    Reply

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