Keto Brownie Cupcakes

These rich keto brownie cupcakes are a chocolate lover’s treat. This recipe for low-carb chocolate cupcakes allows you to enjoy everything you love about brownies but in a portable cupcake.

By making these into cupcakes, you automatically have portion control.  

Sometimes this girl has a hard time deciding if she wants a low-carb brownie or a cupcake? And since I figured I couldn’t possibly be the only one having this struggle, I decided that a recipe that combined the best of both was in order. 

My low-carb brownie cupcakes feature a rich brownie base in the shape of a cupcake and they are topped with a chocolate buttercream frosting that is simply AMAZING. 

Just because you are doing a ketogenic diet does not mean you can’t enjoy a rich chocolate brownie cupcake. It’s all about choosing the right keto-friendly recipe.

Well, that’s where my recipe for keto brownie cupcakes fills the bill perfectly. One serving of these brownie cupcakes and your chocolate cravings will be silenced. 

Enjoy the rich, bold flavor of chocolate in one delightful keto cupcake. Can I tell you that the chocolate buttercream frosting will make you feel like you’re cheating? But thankfully, you’re not.

Low-Carb Brownie Cupcakes

Not only are these keto brownie cupcakes delicious, but they’re also easy to make. If that’s not a win, I don’t know what is. With a recipe like this, you can get your chocolate fix and stay in ketosis mode.

Rather than mess with trying to come up with a brand new brownie recipe for these cupcakes, I adapted my recipe for Michelle’s keto brownies.

Why? Well, because that little recipe for keto brownies is simply divine. So, rather than start from scratch, I tweaked the recipe just enough to make it work for cupcakes.

Wondering why I named those brownies Michelle’s? They got their name after my daughter challenged me to create a keto version of the traditional brownie recipe she loved.

Not wanting to disappoint Michelle, and because this momma likes a good challenge, I rolled up my sleeves, said a prayer, and created what we think is as close to the real thing as possible. 

The recipe Michelle couldn’t stop mentioning was this Simple Brownie Recipe. After examining that recipe carefully.

I came to the conclusion that the magic behind those traditional brownies is that you combine the sugar, butter, and cocoa powder over a double boiler.

And that once the mixture is allowed to cool, the eggs and flour were added. So, I stayed true to the method but used almond flour and sugar substitutes instead of wheat flour and regular sugar.

All I can say is that the brownies turned out to be a hit with Michelle and everyone else who’s tried them. When what you are wanting is an extra chocolatey, moist keto treat, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.

Brownie Keto Cupcakes

In making these keto-friendly brownie cupcakes, I knew that getting the perfect texture was key. This is why I always sift the fine almond flour after I’ve measured it.

I think this little extra step really makes for the richest, darkest chocolate keto brownie cupcakes. Plus gives them the perfect mouthfeel.

Because almond flour is a nut-based flour, even when it’s finely milled flour, it can still have bits and pieces of almond. Those tiny pieces of almonds can make keto goods heavy and dense.

This is why I tend to encourage everyone to sift their almond flour prior to baking. It’s now something I regularly recommend when Keto Baking.

I also added a little baking chocolate to the mix because, well, I was after a really bold chocolate flavor. PI also included a little instant coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor further. 

Although adding instant coffee is something I like to do with many of my chocolate recipes, it’s not going to affect the overall recipe if you choose to leave it out. 

Ingredients Needed

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The following ingredients are what’s needed. Note that the full printable recipe card with step-by-step instructions is at the bottom of the page, along with the full nutritional values.

Keto Brownie Cupcakes

• Finely milled almond flour (measured and sifted)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Unsweetened baking chocolate
• Unsalted butter 
• Eggs, room temperature
• Vanilla extract
• Sea salt
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Baking powder
• Instant coffee (optional)

Keto Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

• Melted unsalted butter
• Dark cocoa powder
• Powdered sugar-substitute
• Heavy cream
• Vanilla extract

How To Make Keto Brownie Cupcakes

To make these fudgy cupcakes, start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees and lightly greasing two cupcake pans, as this recipe yields 18 cupcakes, leaving half of the second pan empty.

Begin by melting butter in a double boiler, then mix in the sugar substitute, cocoa powder, unsweetened baking chocolate, instant coffee, and salt, stirring until everything is well combined.

Once mixed, turn off the stove and let the mixture cool slightly. Next, add the eggs one at a time, ensuring that they mix thoroughly after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually incorporate the sifted almond flour and baking powder, stirring gently until fully combined. 

Transfer the brownie batter to the greased cupcake pans and bake for 15-20 minutes. Since these cupcakes are brownie-based, it’s important not to overbake them; check for doneness at the 15-minute mark.

The centers should remain moist while the outer edges will be set. Remember that the cupcakes will firm up as they cool.

It’s common for these brownie cupcakes to collapse after baking, especially if they are removed at the minimum baking time. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.

Keto Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 

For the keto chocolate buttercream frosting, melt the butter and stir in cocoa powder. Alternate adding the confectioners’ sugar substitute and heavy cream, beating the mixture until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.

If necessary, add an extra teaspoon of heavy cream. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.

And since I’ve included a sugar-free chocolate buttercream frosting, let me point out that these keto cupcakes would have been perfectly fine without it.

But I wanted to give you the option to frost them because sometimes you want the full experience of a cupcake, and a cupcake without frosting is a muffin in my book.

If you want to reduce the carbs, go ahead and leave the frosting out. However, you may want to plan your macros to enjoy this keto brownie cupcake in all its glory. 

I used melted butter in this keto chocolate buttercream frosting. And before you wonder if that works, it does!

I also used Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate in this frosting recipe because it really deepens the chocolate flavor. 

This just means that a little goes a long way, and topping these keto brownie cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting makes them a chocolate dream.

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