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These keto chocolate cupcakes have become my go-to for two reasons — firstly, they are ridiculously simple — you just chuck the cupcake ingredients in a blender and you’re done, and the frosting comes together quickly over a little heat. And secondly, that frosting is deliciously decadent.
I first made these low-carb cupcakes during first trimester pregnancy cravings and may or may not have eaten nearly the entire mix before it even made it to the cupcakes!
A few heads up — these gluten-free cupcakes are super easy and richly chocolatey, however due to the method of using a blender, they are a little denser than regular cupcakes. They also, surprisingly, don’t taste great warm, so you’ll need to exercise a little patience before sampling, but trust me — you want to wait until they’re slathered in some of that delicious keto-friendly frosting before your try one out!
Hands-on Overall
Serving size cupcake
Nutritional values (per serving, cupcake)
Net carbs4.3 grams
Protein6.3 grams
Fat25 grams
Calories260 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 9%, fat 85%
Total carbs7.8 gramsFiber3.5 gramsSugars1.7 gramsSaturated fat13.5 gramsSodium238 mg(10% RDA)Magnesium71 mg(18% RDA)Potassium255 mg(13% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 10 cupcakes)
Cupcakes:
Frosting:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted), or 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional). Melt the butter in a microwave or in a saucepan.
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-1.jpg)
- Add all the dry cupcake ingredients to a blender, and then the wet. Turn the blender on to the lowest speed, and once starting to combine, increase to medium speed and mix until smooth.
- Scoop into a lined cupcake tin or silicone moulds, filling 3/4 of the way up.
- Bake 20 - 25 minutes. Once a skewer inserted comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Allow to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt the chocolate, erythritol, cream and butter to a small saucepan and heat over the lowest heat, stirring constantly. (Note you can also do this in the microwave or a double boiler).
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-4.jpg)
- Place in the fridge for around half an hour, or until it has started to thicken — you want a thick, frosting-like texture.
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-5.jpg)
- Either spoon or pipe onto each cupcake.
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-6.jpg)
- Best served at room temperature.
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-7.jpg)
- Store in an airtight container for up to four days.
![Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes (low-carb, paleo, gluten-free) Chocolate Keto Blender Cupcakes](https://files.ketodietapp.com/Blog/files/2019/02/keto-chocolate-blender-cupcakes-8.jpg)
Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, cupcake)
Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
Cocoa powder, raw (cacao) |
1 g | 1 g | 0.7 g | 11 kcal |
Almond meal (unblanched ground almonds) |
0.6 g | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 38 kcal |
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) |
0.5 g | 0 g | 0 g | 2 kcal |
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed |
0 g | 0.1 g | 5.8 g | 51 kcal |
Coconut cream, creamed coconut milk (organic, unsweetened) |
0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1.6 g | 15 kcal |
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
0.1 g | 2.5 g | 1.9 g | 29 kcal |
Baking powder, gluten-free |
0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
Vanilla extract, sugar-free, alcohol-based |
0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
Salt, sea salt |
0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao) |
1.3 g | 1 g | 5.7 g | 57 kcal |
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener) |
0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
Coconut cream, creamed coconut milk (organic, unsweetened) |
0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1.6 g | 15 kcal |
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed |
0 g | 0 g | 4.6 g | 41 kcal |
Total per serving, cupcake |
4.3 g | 6.3 g | 25 g | 260 kcal |
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