Description
These rich and fluffy keto chocolate cupcakes are low in carbs, high in flavor, and topped with luscious whipped ganache. A perfect treat for any day of the week.
Ingredients
80 g (⅓ cup) butter, melted
100 g (½ cup) sweetener
210 g (1 ¾ cups) almond meal
35 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
4 large eggs
80 g (⅓ cup) sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp baking powder
1 batch Whipped Chocolate Ganache for frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 160℃ fan/180°C static/350°F.
2. Place all the cupcake batter ingredients into a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat until combined.
3. Spoon into a greased or lined cupcake pan; filling 3/4 of the way with batter.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Remove from the tray and cool on a wire rack before topping with frosting.
5. Whip the chilled chocolate ganache until thick. Transfer to a piping bag and top the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
To intensify chocolate flavor, add ½ tsp espresso powder to the batter.
Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: keto chocolate cupcakes, low carb dessert, sugar-free cupcakes