These Keto Lemon Cupcakes are the ideal guilt-free treat for anyone on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. These lemon cupcakes have a similar zesty taste to the traditional ones without the additional carbs. These lemon cupcakes are very fluffy and airy and have lots of lemon flavor. These cupcakes are gluten-free and low in net carbohydrates, making them appropriate for a variety of diets. These cupcakes are prepared with a combination of coconut & almond flour. A smooth, creamy lemon cream cheese frosting adds the perfect amount of decadence to each cupcake, which is sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener. These Keto Lemon Cupcakes are liked by everyone because they are very tasty, and you can make these lemon cupcakes for a party, a special occasion, or just to have something sweet.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen mins.
- Serving size: 1 cupcake
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free
- Serving: 12 cupcakes
EQUIPMENT:
- Muffin liner
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Muffin tin
- Toothpick
- Spatula
- Wire rack
INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 & ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup Erythritol
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup almond milk
- One tsp. vanilla extract
- Two tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- One tsp. lemon zest
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup Erythritol powder
- One tbsp. lemon juice
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We have to use the fine and blanched almond flour to make the perfect textured cupcakes. It aids in producing a cupcake that is airy and light. We don’t have to use the almond meal in it, as it may be very gritty.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- We just have to use the mentioned amount of coconut flour because the coconut flour absorbs more moisture content, and if we use more, the cake becomes dry, but if we use in right amount, then it helps the cupcakes’ moisture content and texture balance.
SWEETNER:
- The most popular keto sweetener is Erythritol. We can also use the alternate options, including monk fruit sweetener or a combination of sweeteners like stevia, or Allulose. We may have to adjust the amount based on the sweetness of the sweetener.
UNSALTED BUTTER:
- We have to use the unsalted butter so we can adjust the amount of salt. You can also use the coconut oil in place of butter if you don’t consume dairy because of preference or allergic reasons.
LEMON JUICE AND ZEST:
- We have to use the fresh lemon juice and its zest to have the best taste of these cupcakes. We can use the store brought lemon juice if the fresh lemon juice is not in season.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Set the oven temperature to 175°C.
- We can line the muffin tray with the muffin liners.
- Mix coconut flour, salt, baking powder, almond flour, and the Erythritol in a bowl.
- Take a separate vessel and add the eggs, lemon juice, melted butter, vanilla essence, lemon zest almond milk and mix with the whisk.
- We can combine both liquid and dry components and till the batter gets smooth.
- Then we can evenly distribute the batter among the muffin liners.
- Bake these muffins for 18 to 20 when the muffins get done, check them with a toothpick.
- First, we can chill these lemon cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then we can put these cupcakes on the rack to cool the cupcakes properly.
- Then we can beat the butter & cream cheese till they get creamy to make the icing.
- We can add the lemon zest, Erythritol, and lemon juice and beat these components till the cream gets frothy.
- Serve the cooled cupcakes with frosting.
TIPS:
- We can chill the frosting for 15 to 20 minutes before piping to improve consistency.
- You would also include some drips of lemon extract for the strong lemon flavor.
- We can add a raspberry or curls of lemon zest as a garnish for more intense lemon flavor.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put these lemon cupcakes in a sealed box and store them for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- We can freeze the cupcakes without the frosting and preserve them for 3 months.
FAQs:
Are these lemon cupcakes keto?
- Yes, these lemon cupcakes are keto as it is made with all the keto ingredients and they just contain 5g net carbs in a single piece of this cupcake.
Will we store these lemon cupcakes?
- Yes, we can preserve these lemon cupcakes and put these cupcakes in a closed vessel and save these cupcakes for 5 days in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer as well.
How to prepare the dairy-free lemon cupcakes?
- We can add the coconut oil in place of butter, and also use the dairy-free cream cheese to make the dairy-free lemon cupcakes.
Can I utilize the lemon extract as a substitute for lemon juice?
- Yes, we can use the lemon extract as the alternative of lemon juice, but reduce the quantity of lemon essence accordingly.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180 kcal
Sodium: 125mg
Total carbs: 7g
Potassium: 90mg
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 5g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 16g
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 300 IU
