When it comes to keto desserts, nothing is better than keto cakes and low-carb keto cupcakes.
These keto cupcakes are damn fluffy and moist, you won’t believe that they are low-carb! Prepared with coconut flour and naturally sweetened, they are perfect with a sugar-free frosting!
LOW-CARB KETO CUPCAKES RECIPE
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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2/3 cup granulated sweetener of choice
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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6 large eggs whisked
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2 tbsp low-fat milk
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1/2 cup coconut flour
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1 tsp baking powder
- 1 batch keto vanilla frosting
For Vanilla frosting
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3 cups sugar-free powdered sugar
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½ cup butter softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1-2 tbsp low-fat milk
Instructions
For making keto vanilla frosting
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Beat your powdered sugar and butter until combined, and smooth in a mixing bowl. Add in your vanilla extract.
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Add your flavored items and continue beating until the desired texture is received. For a thinner texture, add more milk.
For cupcakes-
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 12-count muffin tin with muffin liners and grease 10 of them.
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Beat the butter, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Once that has been completed, add the milk and mix until combined.
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Sift the coconut flour and baking powder into a separate bowl. Couple the dry and wet ingredients and stir until combined.
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Disperse the batter amongst the 10 muffin pans, filling about ¾ full. Bake the cupcakes on the center rack for 15-20 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean from the center.
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Remove them from the oven and allow cooling for 10 minutes, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost.
Tips for perfect keto cupcakes
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You cannot replace the coconut flour with another flour. It will not bake accurately and will likely crumble.
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Do not over-whisk the batter, to keep the fluffy and light texture. Mix until all the coconut flour has been folded along.
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Avoid overbaking, as the cupcakes continue to bake while cooling down.
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Non-stick muffin tins are prone to sticking so always use cupcake liners. Also, even though the cupcake liners *should* not stick, I still lightly spritz each one with cooking spray, just to be safe.
Storing and Freezing Cupcakes
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To store: Store the remaining cupcakes will keep well at room temperature, in a sealed container. You can also refrigerate them to keep them longer.
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To freeze: Freeze leftover cupcakes in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Keto Cupcake Flavors!
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Chocolate Cupcakes– Add half a cup of cocoa powder to the batter and increase the milk by 2-4 tablespoons, or as needed. Top with a keto chocolate frosting.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes– Add 4-5 drops of red food coloring to the batter, and top with a keto cream cheese frosting.
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Chocolate Chip Cupcakes– Fold half or one cup of keto chocolate chips into the batter. Reserve a handful to top the cupcakes with.
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Lemon Cupcakes– Add half a teaspoon of lemon zest and one tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Info Per Serving :
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Calories: 153kcal
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Carbohydrates: 4g
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Protein: 5g
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Fat: 13g
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Fiber: 2g
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