Our Keto Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Almond Flour and Low Carb Nutella Frosting is Extra Moist and Soft like no other. Learn How To Make Easy Keto Cupcakes with only 1 gram of Net Carb in just a Few Minutes.
If that is not sweet enough and you love chocolate flavor dearly, make a 5 layer chocolate cupcake with our frosting, dark chocolate chips, shredded chocolate bar, and poured chocolate sauce. And that would be it of the sweetness and extra chocolate craving.
Delicious keto cupcake recipes
My cupcake keto recipes are based on the best, most popular, easy, soft, and fluffy cupcakes.
The combination is so delicious that many of my readers make big birthday cakes and other healthy recipes.
We all know what cupcakes are. A mixture of sugar and wheat flour.
Keto cupcakes or sugar-free cupcakes are identical in taste, just made with ingredients allowed in our lifestyle or keto diet for some. No sugar and flour in here. Usually, one or a mixture of keto flour is used instead of wheat flour. Sugar and frosting is replaced with various sweeteners.
What are keto cupcakes made of?
Our chocolate cupcakes are made with almond flour or ground almonds. Sweetened with a mixture of monk fruit and allulose, it gives you an unrecognizable taste without carbs.
A bit of baking powder is added for fluffiness, and butter is for that perfect creaminess.
Keto frosting is made of a mixture of keto Nutella and cream cheese to give you that perfect frosting taste you crave. No sweetener is added, as Nutella is sweet enough on its own.
keto chocolate cupcakes
What sweeteners can I use in keto cupcakes?
As already mentioned, I have used a mixture of monk fruit and allulose. But you can pick your favorite from our broad sweetener suggestions.
Any of the mentioned sweeteners would work, as we are not making liquid recipes.
If towards the end, I feel it is not sweet enough, I add a pinch of my homemade stevia powder.
How many carbs are in keto chocolate cupcakes?
Now comes a big surprise. Considering our recipe, you are about to discover cupcakes that look and taste like an original.
The only difference compared to classic chocolate cupcakes is in their carb content.
If you are counting only a cupcake without frosting, this delicious chocolate flavor but without carbs is:
1 Keto Cupcake = 1 g of carbs
If you add Frosting, the total cupcake comes to 5 g of carbs with 3 grams of Fiber.
To ease the calculation, we usually subtract fiber, and therefore again easy:
1 Frosted keto cupcake = 2 g of net carbs.
chocolate cupcakes
Chocolate keto cupcakes spread for keto frosting.
For this recipe, I have used the popular Lakanto Suntella spread as a base for our cream cheese frosting.
You can, of course, make these keto cupcakes with homemade sugar-free Nutella. Choc Zero has also got a great spread.
If you do not have Nutella on hand, add cocoa powder and sweetener to the cream cheese or whipped cream and whip up a great frosting. You can also opt for a chocolate buttercream frosting, or meringue frosting where you beat butter together with cocoa.
Are those cupcakes keto and gluten free?
Yes, as all of my recipes on this blog are entirely gluten-free, keto friendly, low-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic-friendly, those are gluten-free cupcakes.
Almond flour cupcake recipe
If you follow me for a while, you might have realized that blanched almond flour is my biggest friend as a replacement for wheat flour. I use almond flour in most recipes as it is as close to the original flour as in look, taste, and texture.
But just in case you do prefer and want to use coconut flour, use only about 1/4 of an amount.
gluten free chocolate cupcakes
How to make keto chocolate cupcakes?
Let us dive into the actual recipe with just a few easy steps. You can make these cupcakes even a day ahead and only frost them on the day of serving.
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST KETO CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES RECIPE
Almond meal cupcakes
First step: Prepare ingredients
Prepare all of your ingredients for the cupcakes.
Eggs and butter are best at room temperature to get the best consistency and fluffiness.
Cacao is great to sieve before getting all the powder evenly in.
The amount of sugar substitute is to your liking. If you feel it is not sweet enough, just add more. Or less if too sweet for you.
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Second step: Mix all ingredients
First, mix eggs with sweetener inside a mixing bowl until a fluffy, creamy consistency is achieved.
Subsequently, add all of the remaining ingredients and mix them all together thoroughly into a batter.
I usually use only a hand mixer since this recipe makes only 6 cupcakes, which is much easier.
But if I double the recipe or triple for a party, I would take out my big Kenwood kitchen machine.
Adding cacao in
Third step: Pour into the cupcake liners
Once thoroughly mixed, pour the cupcake batter into the cupcake liners. I like to use a single silicone type inside the cupcake baking sheet. But you can use any muffin tins, paper, or silicone, or jut pour it directly into the baking sheet.
Fourth step: Bake
Bake for 10 minutes, and all is done.
Once baked, keep it on the kitchen counter and let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or icing. Otherwise, the frosting will melt.
If in a hurry, you can pop the cupcakes into the fridge for a few minutes.
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Low carb cupcakes, cream cheese frosting
I have combined cream cheese with Nutella for this recipe to achieve an even more chocolatey taste to our perfect moist, fluffy and delicious keto chocolate cupcakes.
Fifth step: Warm up Nutella
Because I have chosen for this recipe Suntella, I have warmed up the Nutella a bit to get a creamier consistency. That way, it was much easier for me to mix everything into a creamy smooth frosting.
I have not added extra sugar and kept the sweetness only from Nutella.
We do not like extra sweet desserts because the cupcakes are already sweet enough. Together with Nutella, that is more than enough sweetness for us.
Sixth step: Mix ingredients
Simply mix the two ingredients into a smooth consistency.
Depending on the chocolate spread you will be using, you might experience the icing being a bit liquid. In this case, just add more chocolate spread to achieve more thickness.
preparing frosting
Seventh step: Place into the icing bag
Once you are happy with the consistency, scoop all the frosting into the piping bag with a tip of your choice. Place it into the fridge and let it cool fully and completely.
filling up the piping bag
Eighth step: Pipe
When you are ready to serve, prepare the cooled cupcakes and remove the chocolate frosting from the fridge.
In circular motions, cover the whole top of the muffin with frosting and serve. No need to worry about what the tops of the cupcakes look like. It is all covered.
ready to frost
Tips for baking keto cupcakes
Liners – For the cupcakes liners, use the ones you prefer the most. I like the silicone type because they never stick and are easier to take out once baked.
Baking tray – I also prefer to place the silicone molds directly into the baking cupcake tray for a uniform shape. The baking form will prevent cupcakes from spreading in different directions.
Sweetener – I have already baked those cupcakes with various sweeteners, and they all came out perfect.
Frosting too thick – add a bit of heavy cream or almond milk and whisk.
frosting cupcakes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Cacao vs cocoa powder
Depending on your Cacao or Cocoa brand, the color might change slightly.
Cacao, for example is a bit lighter and reddish compared to Cocoa, which is fully dark.
These easy keto chocolate cupcakes are perfect with cocoa powder if you plan Halloween. Remember to use our Halloween sprinkles to finish the decoration.
almond flour chocolate cupcakes
Ho to make keto cupcakes for one?
Did you know that if you half this recipe, you can accomplish one single serving of a keto mug chocolate cupcake?
Even though I have a particular recipe for a chocolate mug cake, it is different.
Keto chocolate mug cake for 1
Simply mix it all, place it into one of your oven-proof mugs and bake it as you usually would. There you go.
Your chocolate cupcakes in a mug are born.
low carb chocolate cupcakes
How to frost cupcakes with a piping bag?
As I have used a piping bag in my recipe, the whole process is described above. A piping bag is the easiest way to get a quick and beautifully tailored frosting on cupcakes.
How to store low carb chocolate cupcakes?
Once baked, we usually finish them in about an hour.
But, if you want to store them, I suggest an airtight container inside the refrigerator.
How long are keto chocolate cupcakes good for?
Stored in the fridge, they are perfect for 3 to 4 days.
keto chocolate cupcakes
How to freeze keto cupcakes with almond flour?
Freezing cupcakes are a great idea, as you have them ready whenever you are in a hurry. Wrap each cupcake individually in plastic wrap. You can also place them in the container and straight into the freezer.
I suggest skipping the frosting as it will not hold correctly after defrosting. You can whip up a fresh one in minutes.
Then every time you need a bite, just take as many pieces as you need and enjoy.
Our Keto Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Almond Flour and Low Carb Nutella Frosting is Extra Moist and Soft like no other. Learn How To Make Easy Keto Cupcakes with only 1 gram of Net Carb in just a Few Minutes.
First, mix eggs with sweetener inside a mixing bowl until a fluffy, creamy consistency is achieved. Subsequently, add all of the remaining ingredients and mix them all together thoroughly into a batter.
Once thoroughly mixed, pour the cupcake batter into the cupcake liners. I like to use a single silicone type inside the cupcake baking sheet. But you can use any muffin tins, paper, or silicone, or jut pour it directly into the baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, and all is done. Once baked, keep it on the kitchen counter and let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting or icing. Otherwise, the frosting will melt.
Low carb cupcakes, cream cheese frosting
Because I have chosen for this recipe Suntella, I have warmed up the Nutella a bit to get a creamier consistency. That way, it was much easier for me to mix everything into a creamy smooth frosting.
Simply mix the two ingredients into a smooth consistency.
Once you are happy with the consistency, scoop all the frosting into the piping bag with a tip of your choice. Place it into the fridge and let it cool fully and completely.
When you are ready to serve, prepare the cooled cupcakes and remove the chocolate frosting from the fridge. In circular motions, cover the whole top of the muffin with frosting and serve.
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Notes
Liners – For the cupcakes liners, use the ones you prefer the most. I like the silicone type because they never stick and are easier to take out once baked.
Baking tray – I also prefer to place the silicone molds directly into the baking cupcake tray for a uniform shape. The baking form will prevent cupcakes from spreading in different directions.
Sweetener – I have already baked those cupcakes with various sweeteners, and they all came out perfect.
Frosting too thick – add a bit of heavy cream or almond milk and whisk.
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Oh dear Jean,
I love quick and easy recipes the most. And thanks a lot for the compliment about my photos. Trying really hard to get them better and better.
These cupcakes are fabulous. They are firm but soft. They do not crumble like so many other recipes. Also the fact that the recipe makes only 6 iS great. I’m a widow and 6 is just perfect. Thank you.
I absolutely LOVE anything chocolate! And keto to boot is on point for me! Thanks!!
exactly, anything with chocolate is way to go
Those are some gorgeous cupcakes! I love how light they look! And of course… chocolaty. 🙂
they really are a perfect treat
I love a good cream cheese frosting with chocolate! Thanks for this fun recipe.
Cream Cheese Frosting is my favorite too
Love the look and sound of these! I can’t wait to try them!
They really are super moist and loved by all
Love how simple the ingredients and the instructions are. I’m drooling at all your photos!
Oh dear Jean,
I love quick and easy recipes the most. And thanks a lot for the compliment about my photos. Trying really hard to get them better and better.
Fast and easy is the way to go for us
My kids will love these! Cream cheese frosting is our favorite!
We so love Cream cheese Frosting as well Stacey.
Loving how simple and easy this is. So few ingredients and yet you get these indulgent cupcakes! Love it.
The simpler the recipe is, the better it gets. And if it tastes great, another good bonus to it.
These are gorgeous, can’t believe they are Keto! The frosting looks vey drool worthy! Am baking these over the weekend – can’t wait!
dear Hope,
I am so happy to get you inspired by this lovely recipe. It will be so worth it.
These cupcakes are fabulous. They are firm but soft. They do not crumble like so many other recipes. Also the fact that the recipe makes only 6 iS great. I’m a widow and 6 is just perfect. Thank you.
I am so happy you are enjoying them Rita.