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    Home / Recipes / Dessert / Keto Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes

    Keto Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes

    August 3, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    Mini chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee flavor, topped with a creamy chocolate frosting!

    Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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    These mocha cupcakes have a sweet chocolate flavor with a hint of coffee. They are perfect little small bites to satisfy your sweet tooth, without having to eat a whole dessert.

    Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    They're easy to make, moist and super tasty!

    You can also make these into full size cupcakes, just be sure to increase the cooking time and macros accordingly.

    What's in Keto Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes

    • Super fine almond flour
    • Eggs
    • Oat Fiber 
    • Swerve confectioners
    • Sour cream
    • Heavy cream
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Baking powder
    • Coffee extract
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes

    To Make the Gluten Free Cupcakes

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    Add the egg whites to a bowl, with a hand mixer, whip them to stiff peaks and set aside.

    In another bowl, whisk together, the egg yolks and Swerve confectioners.

    Add in the heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla and coffee extracts and mix.

    In a separate bowl, add the almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, oat fiber, and baking powder. Whisk together and set aside.

    Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.

    Fold in the egg whites, careful not to deflate them.

    Scoop the batter into a silicone mini muffin pan (or regular mini muffin pan) sprayed with nonstick spray.

    Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    To Make the Sugar-Free Frosting

    Whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer, until you have soft peaks.

    Mix in the mascarpone cheese, coffee and vanilla extracts.

    Then add in the Swerve confectioners and cocoa powder and mix until smooth and creamy.

    Add the filling to a piping bag fitted with the tip of your choice.

    Frost the cupcakes, once they have cooled completely.

    Can You Freeze Keto Chocolate Cupcakes?

    Absolutely! It is recommended that you do a quick pre-freeze first. To do so, put them in a single layer on sheet pan or a wire rack in the freezer for about an hour. Remove them, then wrap individually in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

    When you're ready to eat one, remove it from the freezer, unwrap it and set it on the counter or in the fridge until thawed. By unwrapping it, that will prevent moisture from accumulating on them as they thaw.

    chocolate mocha cupcakes keto low carb gluten free

    Tips for Storing Low Carb Cupcakes

    • The first step to successfully storing cupcakes is to cool them properly after baking. To prevent a soggy cupcake, allow them to cool in the muffin cups for 20 minutes then transfer them to a wire rack to cool. This allows air to circulate around the muffin and helps prevent moisture.
    • If you prefer, you can wait to frost the cupcakes right before they're served. Just place completely cooled cupcakes in an air tight container and store them counter top until you're ready to add the frosting.
    • Once cupcakes are frosted, they must be stored chilled. Store them in a single layer in container with a sealed lid in the fridge.
    • To add a little extra touch, right before serving, add a dusting of Swerve confectioners right on top of each one.

    Are Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes Keto?

    Traditional cupcakes containing sugar and flour are not Keto. However, by substituting just a few ingredients, you can enjoy these gluten free cupcakes guilt free with just 2 net carbs per serving.

    Almond flour cupcakes make a perfect grain free dessert with much fewer carbs and more fat than regular flour. And as added bonus, this cupcake recipe uses oat fiber which gives them incredible texture.

    What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?

    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!

    What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?

    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.

    More Keto and Low Carb Cupcakes

    • Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
    • Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
    • Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Coconut Cupcakes
    • Lemon Cupcakes with Creamy Lemon Frosting
    • Pumpkin Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting 

    If you love mocha flavor, try these dainty mocha meringue cookies or these rich and creamy chocolate mocha fat bombs.

    If you'd like to know more about baking on Keto, this article, Keto Baking Made Easy, is loaded with tips and info that you'll find helpful. You might also check out my Keto Sweet Treats eBook that has 50 amazing Keto dessert recipes, all with color pics, macros and more! I'm offering it at 50% off when you subscribe to my free weekly emails here.

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    Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    Keto Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcake

    Mini chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee flavor, topped with a creamy chocolate frosting! 

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Dessert
    Calories: 206
    Servings: 14

    INGREDIENTS

    For the Cupcakes

    • 1 ½ cups super fine almond flour
    • 2 eggs, separated
    • ¼ cup Oat Fiber , see notes
    • ½ cup swerve confectioners
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon coffee extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

    For the Frosting

    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup  swerve, confectioners (or powdered erythritol)
    • ¼ cup heavy cream + 2 tablespoons, or as needed
    • ¼ teaspoon coffee extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Optional Swerve confectioners (for dusting the tops)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    To Make the Cupcakes

    • Preheat oven to 350F.  Add the egg whites to a bowl, whip them to stiff peaks using a hand mixer and set aside.
    • In another bowl, whisk together, the egg yolks and swerve confectioners.  Add in the heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla and coffee extracts and mix.
    • In a separate bowl, add the almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, oat fiber, and baking powder. Whisk together and set aside. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.  Fold in the egg whites, careful not to deflate them.
    • Scoop the batter into a silicone mini muffin pan (or regular mini muffin pan) sprayed with nonstick spray.  Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    To Make the Frosting

    • Whip the heavy cream using a hand mixer, until you have soft peaks.  Mix in the mascarpone cheese, coffee and vanilla extracts.  Then add in the swerve confectioners and cocoa powder and mix until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the filling to a piping bag fitted with the tip of your choice and frost the cupcakes, once they have cooled completely.  Serve with a dusting of swerve confectioners.

    RECIPE NOTES

    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Mocha Mini Cupcake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 206 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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