Try these Keto Brownie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting!
If you need to get your chocolate fix while on a keto diet, then look no further than this amazing brownie cupcake with cream cheese frosting recipe. The rich chocolate flavor coupled with the creamy, sweet frosting is the perfect ending to a hard day. Our low carb brownie cupcakes are a combination dessert for those of us who just can't make up our minds about what kind of dessert we want. It is, after all, a very important decision! Our dessert is perfect for those indecisive moments as it's a little bit of brownie and a little bit of cupcake all rolled into one. Why choose when you can have it all?
You may be a little skeptical about trying a low carb cupcake, but trust us when we say that you won't be disappointed. Cupcakes can actually be a fantastic keto treat when made correctly and our recipe will definitely give you a perfect, drool-worthy cupcake. One of the keys to the recipe is the almond flour which reduces the carb count without sacrificing the texture. Almond flour is light and fluffy just like white flour so it fits seamlessly into a cupcake recipe. It also adds a great nutty taste but is not too overpowering. This recipe still has all the same chocolate taste you know and love, but a few minor alterations make it keto-friendly. You don't have to miss out on amazing flavor to stay true to your diet!
The cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping to these cupcakes as well. Since the chocolate cake is so rich and decadent, the tangy yet sweet cream cheese is a wonderful complimentary taste. The powdered erythritol makes the frosting nice and sweet while adding no carbs at all. Since the sweetener is powdered, it completely dissolves in the frosting so it is not gritty at all, just perfectly creamy and delicious! You will definitely want to lick the bowl clean!
If you have a few minutes to spare, then baking up these delicious cupcakes is an absolute must. This sweet dessert is the perfect blend of creamy and decadent and it's sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Plus, who doesn't love the smell of cupcakes fresh out of the oven?!
Whether you need a recipe for a birthday treat or simply want a delicious after-dinner dessert, brownie cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are sure to hit the spot. In as little as 45 minutes you can enjoy this amazing keto dessert that is rich in flavor and low in carbs. Keep in mind, there's no sugar added so this is a great dessert for those on a sugar-free diet. With no flour added, the cupcakes also qualify as gluten-free. They are a total win for everyone! This is the perfect idea if you need a dessert for a larger crowd that may have dietary restrictions. A dessert can't get much better than that! Try it out for yourself to see how incredible it is!
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- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup So Nourished granular erythritol
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid stevia extract
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup So Nourished powdered erythritol
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together ¾ cup butter and the unsweetened chocolate.
- When the chocolate and butter are melted, stir smooth then whisk in the granular erythritol, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the liquid stevia extract.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Once cooled, whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cupcakes for 16 to 20 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean then cool to room temperature.
- To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and the remaining butter until creamy.
- Beat the powdered erythritol and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy then frost the cupcakes as desired.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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