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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes » Keto Cupcakes

    Keto Cupcakes

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    Published: May 28, 2019 by Taryn

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    Looking for basic yellow cupcakes? These vanilla Keto Cupcakes with sour cream have only 2 net carbs each. They are great plain or with your favorite icing. I also love keto vanilla cupcakes with strawberries and whipped cream. This easy low carb cupcake recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and Trim Healthy Mama friendly.

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    Birthday season is coming to our house. It begins with my baby turning 2 on December 30th and continues with everyone else within the next 6 months. Most of my husband's family also has late winter or spring birthdays. Last week I made a batch of Magnolia Bakery's famous vanilla cupcakes to freeze for our first party. They are my favorite.

    But they are not Trim Healthy Mama compatible (not even a smidge). I was strong that morning and didn't even lick the mixing spoon. I don't know if I can be that strong at the party once they are covered in buttercream icing. I knew that I needed an alternative for myself so the next day I went to work creating a keto cupcake recipe. Here are my sour cream vanilla HEALTHY cupcakes. I love keto chocolate cupcakes too but there is something about a vanilla cupcake with sweet buttercream frosting that gets me every time.

    These gluten free keto cupcakes are perfect. They are very flavorful I'm thrilled to have a batch in the freezer so I don't have to miss out at all of our celebrations.

    keto sour cream vanilla cupcake topped with chocolate frosting with wrapper pulled back from cupcake

    Ingredients in Keto Cupcakes

    Butter - I use salted butter in my baking recipes. I think the pinch of added salt balances out the sweetness of baked goods.

    Sweetener - I normally use my blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia but offer suggestions to alternatives in the recipe card.

    Eggs - Regular large eggs are the binder in this and help the cupcakes to rise.

    Vanilla Extract - Vanilla is the most common extract used in baking. It enhances the other flavors and adds a subtle sweetness.

    Sour Cream - Sour cream makes these moist and tender. If necessary you can sub in plain yogurt but the carbs will be slightly higher.

    Almond Flour - Almond flour has a tender flavor and texture that works well in keto desserts.

    Coconut Flour - I prefer to combine coconut and almond flour together. The coconut flour balances the natural oiliness of the almond flour.

    Baking Powder - Make sure to check the date on your baking powder to ensure your cupcakes rise properly.

    How to make Keto Cupcakes

    If you have a hand mixer or food processor it is very very easy to make cupcakes! Simply mix together a couple of ingredients. Add a couple more. Mix more. Add more. Mix. And then just scoop into cupcake liners. That's it! The prep for these takes 15 minutes tops. I think I can get them in the oven in 8 minutes if my kids aren't helping. If the little ones are helping it probably takes 30. No joke.

    Step One: Cream together the butter and sweetener. Add the other wet ingredients. Mix in the dry ingredients.

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    Step Two: Divide the cupcake batter between a muffin pan lined with cupcakes liners.

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    Step Three: Bake the keto cupcakes until they are golden and firm to the touch.

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    Variations

    Chocolate - You can add chocolate chips to the batter without needing to adjust the other ingredients or baking time. For a chocolate cake batter try my Keto Chocolate Cupcakes with keto chocolate frosting.

    Without Coconut - If you want keto cupcakes without coconut flour try my keto Almond Flour Cupcakes.

    Berries - You can fold a few berries into the batter without compromising the recipe.

    Extracts - The easiest way to change the flavor of cakes or cupcakes is to swap out the extract. Orange extract, lemon extract, almond extract, and maple extract are good choices to easily change the flavor profile.

    close up of one of the keto cupcakes with chocolate frosting with large bite missing

    Common Questions

    Can I freeze Keto Cupcakes?

    Yes! These cupcakes freeze really well. I like having a batch in the freezer of a couple of favorite keto recipes so I'm not tempted by high carb baked goods. A batch of these and a batch of fudge brownies ready to go and I can resist almost anything.

    To freeze I recommend wrapping each one tightly in plastic wrap. After I do that I normally just pack them into a gallon-sized storage bag.

    Can I double this recipe?

    This recipe makes one dozen delicious sour cream vanilla keto cupcakes. If you need more cupcakes then go ahead and double or triple this recipe.

    You can also double or triple this to make a sheet cake or layer cake!

    Which icing to use for keto cupcakes?

    There are dozens and dozens of ways to top these. One of my absolute favorites is with chocolate frosting. You can see the chocolate frosting used for these cupcakes here.

    Want a little color on your cupcakes? Try these Homemade Sugar Free Keto Sprinkles!

    More Variations

    I use this batter as the base in a few of my other healthy cupcakes. This is a great recipe to start with and then play around with the flavors and top them as desired. These are a good inspiration if you aren't sure how to top the sour cream vanilla cupcakes:

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    My Keto Lemon Cupcakes are pretty enough for a baby or bridal shower. They are filled with lemon curd, a fresh raspberry, and then topped with Raspberry Buttercream!

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    Cranberry Bliss Cupcakes mimic the flavors of the classic Starbucks treat. With a cranberry filling and cream cheese icing, they are the perfect bite.

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    Or turn them into my Tagalong Cupcakes if peanut butter and chocolate are more your thing. My Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes are a fave low carb recipe in my house.

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    Sour Cream Vanilla Keto Cupcakes

    These Sour Cream Vanilla Keto Cupcakes have only 2 net carbs each. They are great plain, with berries and cream, or with your favorite icing!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 128.3
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon butter softened
    • ½ cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sweetener until light and fluffy. Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat until combined. Add the eggs one at a time mixing after each. 
    • Stir in the flours, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Divide batter between 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners.
    • Bake at 350 for 20-25 min. Some ovens will take up to 30. You want the cupcakes to be firm to the touch and golden brown.

    Notes

    Nutrition: The nutrition facts are for one of the keto cupcakes. There are 1.9 NET carbs per serving.
    Storage: I store all my keto baked goods in the fridge but these can be left at room temperature for up to 2 days if you prefer. They last in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. They do freeze very well.
    Make sure to check out the video with this blog post! It features these cupcakes with my Keto Cream Cheese Frosting.
    Notes on Sweeteners: 
    I use my own blend of xylitol, erythritol, and stevia in my recipes. This is twice as sweet as sugar. It is comparable to Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet and Truvia.
    To sub in Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit use 1-1.5 times the amount of sweetener called for. Update: Some of my readers have found a ¾ cup of Lakanto to be too sweet.
     
    To sub in Pyure or Trim Healthy Mama Super Sweet use half the amount of sweetener called for.
     
    Substitutions will work in most recipes. They may not work in candies, such as caramel.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 128.3 | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 67.1mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 62.3mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 225.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48.7mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Originally Published December 21, 2015. Revised and Republished May 28, 2019.

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    1. Glenda says

      June 01, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      These had such a nice texture and crumb for not being baked with sugar! They were really good. I switched to vanilla icing for my "no chocolate" granddaughter and they were a big hit! Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Glenda says

      May 13, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      Such a tender crumb! Really delicious cupcakes. I also loved all the filling suggestions. This recipe is a keeper!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Brenda Watt says

      April 01, 2022 at 8:39 pm

      This is another wonderful recipe! I couldn’t find my cupcake cups so I made it in an 8x8 pan. I measured and then sifted the dry ingredients and it was the lightest, most tender almond flour cake I have ever made. The cream cheese icing is perfect for the cake. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Rena says

      March 27, 2022 at 12:28 am

      These cupcakes are delicious!! They're quick and easy to make 😊 The cream cheese icing is really great and I added minced strawberries for extra flavor.
      Thank you for another great recipe!!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Rose McCrumb says

      March 26, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      so yummy!!!5 stars

      Reply
    6. T says

      March 26, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      The sweetener is granular not powdered, correct?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 27, 2022 at 4:01 pm

        Yes

        Reply
    7. Audra Fincher says

      March 01, 2022 at 8:31 am

      Can I use swerve for sugar?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        March 01, 2022 at 11:33 am

        Yes, just use a little more than the amount listed.

        Reply
    8. Scarlet says

      February 14, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      I love the flavors the almond flour and coconut flour bring to the cupcakes. Delish!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Jennifer says

      February 14, 2022 at 10:56 am

      The hardest part of the Keto diet for me in not having sweets as much I would like. These cupcakes and a gift! Tender and flaky unlike the other keto sweets I have tried. Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Abbie says

        March 26, 2022 at 1:59 pm

        Can you sub THM Baking Blend?

        Reply
        • Taryn says

          March 28, 2022 at 10:37 am

          Yes, baking blend should be fine. Use about a tablespoon less.

    10. Allyssa says

      February 11, 2022 at 8:05 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Raquel says

      February 10, 2022 at 10:49 am

      These were really good! Making these this weekend for some Keto dessert options.5 stars

      Reply
    12. heysweetie says

      January 27, 2022 at 10:48 am

      This looks so yummy, thanks!

      Reply
    13. Heather Partridge says

      January 20, 2022 at 11:08 pm

      Absolutely delicious and easy to make! I loved having these for breakfast with whipped cream and strawberries5 stars

      Reply
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