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Spongy ketogenic vanilla cupcakes you can eat with a cup of coffee or tea. Each cupcake is sweet and filling, yet only contains 3.2g of net carbs.
There are tons of celebrations to be had. Birthdays, baby showers, and even weddings.
For these celebrations, particularly birthdays, you want something classic. And vanilla cupcakes don’t get any more classic than that.
Besides, vanilla cupcakes make a plain canvas to which you can add other items. Things like nuts and seeds, and even berries.
These ketogenic vanilla cupcakes fit the bill. They have a classic vanilla flavor and are spongy and sweet.
Best of all, they contain only 3.2 grams of net carbs. So, you can eat one cupcake or two and not feel guilty. They also contain a good amount of fat and some protein.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Coconut flour (1/4 cup)
Almond flour (1.5 tbsp)
Xanthan gum (1/8 tsp)
Erythritol (1/2 cup)
Baking powder (1/2 tsp)
Butter (4 tbsp)
Eggs (3)
Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
Double cream (1 tbsp)
Salt (a pinch)
Frosting
Butter (4 tbsp)
Double cream (3.5 tbsp)
Powdered erythritol (2 tbsp)
Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp)
How to Make Keto Vanilla Cupcakes
Step 1. Mix coconut flour, almond flour, xanthan gum, and baking powder.
Step 2. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, add the double cream, erythritol, vanilla, and salt. Melt the butter and mix it in.
Step 3. Mix wet and dry ingredients.
Step 4. Line muffin pan with cupcake paper cases. Spray them with oil and pour in the batter.
Step 5. Bake in the oven at 350F (180C) for 18-20 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure it’s fully baked.
Step 6. Let the cupcakes cool down until finished.
Step 7. To make the frosting using a hand mixer to beat together the butter and double cream. Afterward, add in powdered erythritol and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
Step 8. Use the frosting to decorate your cupcakes.
How to Make Cupcakes Sweet Without Sugar?
Sugar tastes amazing, but it is also bad for you. Besides not being good for ketosis, it can be detrimental to your health. It may increase your risk of diabetes and heart disease.
So, how do we make cupcakes sweet without sugar? By using sweeteners. Now, there are many sweeteners on the market. However, one of the best ones right now is erythritol.
Erythritol is a natural sweetener that won’t spike your blood sugars. And unlike stevia, it doesn’t have a bitter after taste. So, that’s why I use erythritol in my baked goods, including these keto vanilla cupcakes.
When Can You Have Keto Vanilla Cupcakes?
You can have these cupcakes as a nice breakfast. Just add some nut butter for extra fat and nutrition, and you are good to go.
These cupcakes also make nice snacks and desserts. They go well with a nice cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
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Other Keto Ideas
- Keto Chocolate Cupcakes (1g Net Carbs)
- 3-Minute Keto Chocolate Coconut Mug Cake
- Ketogenic Raspberry Coconut Cupcakes (4.3g Net Carbs)
- Keto Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (5g Net Carbs)
- 3-Minute Ketogenic Blueberry Mug Cake
- Ketogenic Chocolate Chip Cookies (2G Net Carbs)
- Keto Chocolate Pecan Cookies (2.8g Net Carbs)
Keto Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1.5 tbsp almond flour
- 1/8 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup erythritol
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp double cream
- pinch of salt
Frosting for 3 Cupcakes (Optional)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3.5 tbsp double cream
- 2 tbsp powdered erythritol
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix coconut flour, almond flour, xanthan gum, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, add the double cream, erythritol, vanilla, and salt. Melt the butter and mix it in.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients.
- Line muffin pan with cupcake paper cases. Spray them with oil and pour in the batter.
- Bake in the oven at 350F (180C) for 18-20 minutes. Check with toothpick to make sure it’s fully baked.
- Let the cupcakes cool down until finished.
- To make the frosting using a hand mixer to beat together the butter and double cream. Afterward, add in powdered erythritol and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Use the frosting to decorate your cupcakes.
Recipe Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
