Description
Indulge in these delightful Keto Carrot Cake Cupcakes – a guilt-free treat that captures all the warm, spiced flavors of traditional carrot cake! Moist, fluffy, and perfectly portioned, these cupcakes are a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet cravings while staying on track with your ketogenic diet. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re a showstopper for any occasion. These low-carb cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make and will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- 5 tbsp coconut flour
- ½ cup sugar free sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia blend)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- â…› tsp nutmeg
- ¾ cup finely ground carrots
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water, oil, or melted butter
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the grated carrots, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), eggs, and water/oil/melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: While cupcakes are cooling, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
- Frost & Enjoy: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Spice Level: Adjust the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to your preference. For a stronger spice flavor, add a pinch of cloves.
Add-ins: Feel free to add 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
Sweetener: Erythritol, monk fruit, and stevia blends all work well. Adjust the amount to your desired sweetness.
Storage: Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: keto, carrot cake, cupcakes, low carb, sugar free, dessert, healthy, easy