Serious Eats Lemon Seed Cake Recipe

Total time: 217 minutes

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

How keto-friendly is Serious Eats Lemon Seed Cake? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Lemon Seed Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Serious Eats Lemon Seed Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 servings   ( 106 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 256
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 89mg
Sodium: 141mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 90mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 98mg Vitamin A: 101mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • For the cake:
  • 145 grams unsalted butter
  • 200 grams sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 160 grams all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 large eggs
  • 85 grams milk, room temperature
  • 1-2 lemons, zested
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons anise seeds
  • For the glaze:
  • 450 grams fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 150 grams sugar

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)