Keto Chocolate Cupcakes are free of sugar and guilt. They are rich, tender, & have lots of chocolate flavor. Almond flour, cocoa powder, and a keto sweetener give them the ideal sweetness while lowering their carb content. Each bite is fluffy and moist with a rich cocoa flavor that tastes decadent but supports your keto objectives. We prepare these cupcakes for any occasion we prefer. You can cover these Keto Chocolate Cupcakes with a silky, sugar-free chocolate glaze, butter cream, or cream frosting, or eat them plain for an added treat. They’re simple, gratifying, and very tasty without sacrificing your way of life.
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STATS:
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving size: 1 cupcake
- Cook time: 18 minutes
- Total duration: Twenty-eight minutes
- Diet: Keto
- Course: Dessert
- Serving: 12 cupcakes
EQUIPMENT:
- Vessel
- Hand mixer
- Cupcake liners
- Muffin tin
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- One & ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup keto cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated Erythritol
- One tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Three big eggs
- â…“ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup keto almond milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour adds a rich taste and a smooth texture while keeping the cupcakes gluten-free and low in carbs. It fits the ketogenic diet because it is high in protein and good fats.
KETO COCOA POWDER:
- Keto cocoa powder provides a rich, dark chocolate flavor without adding sugar. It has a strong, rich flavor that wonderfully blends with the sweetener.
ERYTHRITOL:
- Granulated Erythritol naturally sweetens while containing few carbohydrates. It melts easily into the batter, giving it a smooth, bitter-free texture.
BAKING POWDER:
- The cupcakes are light and fluffy because of the baking powder. Every time, it reacts with the eggs to produce the ideal rise.
SALT:
- Salt makes the chocolate taste stronger & gratifying to balance the sweetness and increase flavor.
EGGS:
- Eggs keep the cupcakes soft with a sensitive texture, add moisture, and bind everything together.
COCONUT OIL
- Melted coconut oil maintains the texture’s moisture content while adding taste. We also use butter for the richness.
ALMOND MILK:
- Almond milk without sugar keeps the batter light and silky. It adds hydration without adding extra carbohydrates.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract adds a warm, delicate sweetness that completes the flavor, which also improves the chocolate.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 350° F.
- Place the parchment liners in tin.
- Mix all the dry components of recipe in the dish.
- Take another bowl and beat the eggs, almond milk, melted butter, & vanilla till they get smooth.
- Combine both of these ingredients to make a smooth batter.
- Add the batter equally in all muffin cups; fill about two-thirds.
- Bake these muffins for eighteen minutes till they get brown.
- Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes in tin then place them on the wire surface to cool further.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Keto Bulletproof Coffee
- Scrambled Eggs with Avocado
- Keto Pancakes
SNACKS:
- Cheese Crisps
- Almond Butter Fat Bombs
- Keto Trail Mix
DESSERT:
- Coconut Flour Brownies
- Keto Chocolate Mousse
- Sugar-Free Cheesecake
DRINKS:
- Iced Matcha Latte (sugar-free)
- Sugar-Free Vanilla Cold Brew
- Keto Hot Chocolate
TOPPINGS:
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Ganache
- Cream Cheese Frosting
TIPS:
- We don’t have to mix the batter much, or else the cupcakes get dense.
- Include one tbsp. Sour cream in the batter for additional moisture content.
- Cool the cupcakes before frosting them; otherwise, they will melt.
- Include some low-carb Chocó chips in the batter to provide extra chocolate taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the cupcakes in the box for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes in the vessel for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I make these cupcakes with coconut flour?
- We can’t make the cupcakes with coconut flour because they absorb moisture, which makes them dry. We have to adjust the ingredients to prepare them with coconut flour.
Can I utilize regular frosting to frost the cupcakes?
- We can’t use the regular frosting, as it contains sugar, which is not good for a keto diet; so it is best to use the keto frosting for this purpose.
How to prepare extra chocolaty cupcakes?
- We can include additional tbsp. Dark chocolate or keto chocolate chips in the batter for this purpose.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 175 kcal
Net carbs: 3.5 g
Iron: 0.9 g
Total carbs: 6.2 g
Vitamin A: 60 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Calcium: 35 g
Protein: 5.6 g
Sodium: 95 g
Potassium: 120 g
Serving size: 1 cupcake
Serving:Â 12
