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Keto Cupcakes

My favourite keto cupcakes recipe. It is so easy, so versatile and incredibly delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Servings: 9 cupcakes
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Megan Ellam

Ingredients

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 160℃.
  • Combine the cupcake batter ingredients with a stand mixer.
  • Spoon into a prepared cupcake tray filling 3/4 of the way with batter.
  • 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 your favourite frosting. (see notes)

THERMAL METHOD

  • Preheat the oven to 160℃.
  • Place all the ingredients into the mixer; mix 30 sec/speed 3. Follow from step 3 above for baking.

Notes

STORING
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
INGREDIENTS
I use grass-fed butter, but you can substitute with light tasting oil or ghee if preferred.
I use and recommend Bob's Red Mill Doubling Acting Baking Powder for this recipe and for all low carb gluten-free baking. It really helps give a good rise and consistent baking results every time.
Sour cream can be replaced with yogurt or coconut cream (if a dairy-free keto cupcake is required).
HOT TIPS
I use a USA Crown Top Muffin Tray for the cupcakes pictured. I do not spray or line the pan. However, if you are using a pan that does stick either use cupcake liners or grease the pan as needed.
Making Keto Cupcakes with thermal-cookers.
Magimix Keto Cupcakes - I use the food processor attachment and simply pulse the cake batter until it just comes together. This ensures I do not over-whip the batter. Use our incredible keto frosting recipe to pipe onto your keto cupcakes.
Thermomix Keto Cupcakes - the method to make this recipe is in the recipe card above. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake (frosted) | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 3mg | Net Carbs: 2g