Health Garden Sugar-Free Pound Cake

Health Garden Sugar-Free Pound Cake

National Pound Cake Day – March 4, 2026

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 lb (454 g) Health Garden Xylitol – granulated sweetener, primary sugar substitute

• 8 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 lb (454 g) all-purpose flour, sifted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2–3 tbsp Health Garden Confectioners’ (powdered) Sugar – optional, for dusting or smoother batter finish

• 2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust batter consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

   • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

   • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Xylitol

   • Beat butter and Health Garden Xylitol until pale and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.

   • This step ensures a velvety, dense crumb.

3. Add Eggs Gradually

   • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

   • Keep the batter smooth and fully emulsified.

4. Fold in Dry Ingredients

   • Sift together flour and salt.

   • Gently fold into the butter-egg mixture with a spatula.

   • Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.

5. Optional Flavor & Texture Adjustment

   • Stir in vanilla extract.

   • If batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk.

   • For extra smoothness, you can gently sift 1–2 tbsp HG Confectioners’ Sugar into the batter.

6. Bake Low & Slow

   • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake 70–80 minutes at 325°F (160°C), or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning.

7. Cool & Serve

   • Cool in pan 15–20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

   • Optional: dust top lightly with HG Confectioners’ Sugar before serving.

   • Slice and enjoy with coffee or tea, savoring the buttery, dense texture.

Tips

• Xylitol provides excellent sweetness and texture for baking—perfect for pound cake.

• Confectioners’ Sugar smooths the crumb and adds a light finish if dusted on top.

• Add-ins like chopped nuts or berries can enhance flavor while staying sugar-conscious.

• Keeps well at room temperature; great for gifting or sharing.