Yield: 12
Keto Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (Gluten-Free)
Keto chocolate buttercream frosting is a rich creamy chocolate frosting that is low in carbs and keto friendly.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature softened
- 2 ounces of cream cheese room temperature softened
- 2 cups of sugar substitute confectioner’s sugar
- 2/3 cup of Hershey's unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup of heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cream the butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer at a high setting.
- Add 1 cup confectioners sugar substitute and 1/3 cup of dark cocoa powder to the cream cheese and butter mixture.
- Next add 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream and beat on high till fully combined.
- Then add the remainder 1 cup confectioners sugar substitute and another 1/3 cup of cocoa powder. Combine well at high speed until well mixed.
- Lastly, end with the remainder 1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream. Mix the frosting till fully incorporated.
- Add the frosting to a fully cooled cake, cupcakes.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in the fridge and allow to come to room temperature before using as frosting.
Notes
This makes enough frosting to generously frost a two 8 inch layer cake or 12- 16 cupcakes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 187Total Fat: 20.1gSaturated Fat: 21.7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 3gNet Carbohydrates: 2.6gFiber: 1.6gSugar: 0.2gProtein: 1.6g