Perfect Keto Spice Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Keto Spice Cake Cupcakes

If you are one of those people that are on a restrictive eating diet like the keto or the low-carb diet, but you still want to enjoy sweet treats that actually taste good, this recipe is perfect for you! These Keto Spice Cake Cupcakes are perfect for a morning or afternoon snack!

This recipe is from the amazing Marcia K. She says "This recipe was given to me by a friend who shares my enjoyment to create perfect desserts that are “cheat free”.

What You Need

A set of mixing bowls.
A whisk or hand mixer.
Silicone spatula set.
Measuring spoons.
Cupcake forms.

Ingredients

4 Tbs butter softened
¼ Cup monk fruit
⅓ cup Swerve granular or confectioner
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
¼ tsp cloves,
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
¼ tsp salt
2 cups almond flour
2 tsp baking powder
Spice mix

Preparation

Mix butter, monk fruit and Swerve with hand mixer for 20 seconds.
Beat the eggs, the vanilla and ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream in a bowl.
Pour the cinnamon, the ginger, the cloves, the nutmeg and the salt into a small bowl.
In a large bowl mix the cups of almond flour, the baking powder and the spice mix, by hand.
Add the wet ingredients and slowly mix them together with a spatula until they are smooth.
Pour into cupcake forms and bake at 350° for 15 min or until a “toothpick test” comes out clean.

This recipe is a cross between a cupcake and a muffin, so you might want to dress it up with a wonderful cream cheese frosting.

Recipe to a Quick Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe by Melanie.

This is a great topper for the Spice Cake Cupcakes!

1 Brick cream cheese in a bowl
Blend to taste with about ½ cup confectioners *Swerve sugar substitute.
1 tsp vanilla
About 2 tbsp liquid. Either orange juice, milk or cream. Blend until frosting consistency. It should be spreadable.

And that's all there is to it! Frost cooled cupcakes or cake.