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    Home / Recipes / Dessert / Keto Coconut Cupcakes

    Keto Coconut Cupcakes

    April 23, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 2 Comments

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    Moist and delicious coconut cupcakes with coconut frosting, topped with shredded coconut!

    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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    These coconut cupcakes are so moist and delicious, even those who aren’t following a Keto diet will love them. The frosting is rich and creamy with delicious flavors of coconut and vanilla.  And, they're only 4 carbs per (frosted) cupcake!

    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    These babies are loaded with coconut flavor!  I use coconut extract, coconut cream, unsweetened coconut milk and top them off with shredded coconut! So yeah, tons of coconut flavor in these Low Carb cupcakes!

    What's in Keto Coconut Cupcakes

    • Super fine almond flour
    • Eggs
    • Cream Cheese
    • Mascarpone Cheese
    • Unsweetened canned coconut milk
    • Swerve Granular
    • Swerve Confectioners
    • Baking powder
    • Xanthan gum
    • Coconut extract
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Flaked coconut

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Coconut Cupcakes

    For Make the Gluten Free Cupcakes

    Preheat oven to 350F

    Add the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt to a bowl and whisk together, then set aside.

    Separate the eggs, and set yolks aside.  Using a hand mixer, whip up the egg whites until you have soft peaks.

    Add the swerve to the egg yolks and mix. Then add the vanilla, coconut extract and unsweetened coconut milk and continue mixing.

    Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix by hand.  Then fold in the egg whites until combined.  Scoop into silicone cupcake liners or paper liners.

    Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean.  Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    To Make the Sugar Free Frosting

    Whip the mascarpone and cream cheese together in a bowl using a hand mixer. Add most of the unsweetened coconut milk (reserving about a tablespoon), Swerve confectioners, coconut and vanilla extracts and mix until smooth and creamy.

    Mix in more of the coconut milk if needed, to get your desired consistency.  Transfer the frosting to a piping bag (ziplock bag with the tip cut off will work too), and chill in the fridge until the cupcakes have cooled completely.

    Enjoy with or without the flaked coconut topping!

    Note: The unsweetened coconut milk in the cupcakes are the (thick) solids that rise to the top of a can that has been refrigerated overnight.

    Can I Freeze Coconut Cupcakes with Sugar Free Frosting?

    You sure can. The best way to do this is to do a quick pre-freeze. Set completely cooled cupcakes on a sheet pan and a freeze for about 30 minutes to an hour.

    Remove them from the freezer and wrap them individually in plastic wrap or in an airtight container and place them in the freezer for up to a couple of months.

    To thaw, take them out of the freezer, remove the plastic wrap and allow to thaw on the counter top or in the fridge.

    Is Coconut Keto?

    Yes! Unlike some other fruits that are high in carbs, coconuts are mostly fiber and fat. Even better, the fat found in coconuts is MCT (medium-chain-triglycerides), which promotes a feeling of fullness and has been linked to other healthy benefits. If you would like to know more about the benefits of coconuts, check out this article.

    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    What are the Carbs in Coconut?

    The star ingredient in these delectable Keto cupcakes is coconut. The great news is there is only 1 carb per tablespoon of unsweetened coconut.

    Tips for the Best Coconut Keto Cupcakes

    • Cupcakes with almond flour are much more delicate when they come out of the oven. For that reason it is recommended you allow them to cool for a few minutes in the muffin liners before transferring them to a cooling rack.
    • If you're unable to find Mascarpone cheese, you can substitute it with cream cheese in equal amounts. They will have a little more tart flavor but will be equally delicious. Make sure to adjust your macros accordingly.
    • Once cupcakes are frosted, they must be stored chilled. Store them in a single layer in a cupcake keeper or other container with a sealed lid in the fridge for up to a week.
    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    If coconut isn't really your thing, you might like these Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting!

    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

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    coconut cupcakes with coconut frosting on cutting board with shredded coconut on top

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    Coconut Cupcakes - Keto, Low Carb & Gluten Free

    Keto Coconut Cupcakes

    Moist and delicious coconut cupcakes with coconut frosting, topped with shredded coconut!

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Dessert
    Calories: 236
    Servings: 10

    INGREDIENTS

    For the Cupcakes

    • 1 ¾ cups super fine almond flour
    • 2 eggs, divided
    • ½ cup unsweetened canned coconut milk (see notes)
    • ½ cup swerve, granular
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
    • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

    For the Frosting

    • ½ cup mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
    • ½ cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
    • ¼ cup swerve, confectioners (or powdered erythritol)
    • 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract
    • *optional ¼ cup flaked coconut for topping

    INSTRUCTIONS

    To Make the Cupcakes:

    • Preheat oven to 350F.  Add the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt to a bowl and whisk together, then set aside.
    • Separate the eggs, and set yolks aside. Whip up the egg whites until you have soft peaks.
    • Add the swerve to the egg yolks and mix. Then add the vanilla, coconut extract and unsweetened coconut milk and continue mixing.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix by hand. Then fold in the egg whites until combined. Scoop into cupcake silicone liners or paper liners.
    • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick, when inserted, comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

    To Make the Frosting:

    • Whip the mascarpone and cream cheese together in a bowl using a hand mixer. Add most of the unsweetened coconut milk (reserving about a tablespoon), swerve confectioners (or powdered erythritol) coconut and vanilla extracts and mix until smooth and creamy. Add more of the coconut milk if needed, to get your desired consistency.  
    • Add the frosting to a piping bag (ziplock bag with the tip cut off will work too), and chill in the fridge until the cupcakes have cooled completely.
      Enjoy with or without the flaked coconut topping!

    RECIPE NOTES

    The unsweetened coconut milk in the cupcakes are the (thick) solids that rise to the top of a can that has been refrigerated overnight.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Coconut Cupcakes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 236 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 7g14%
    * 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.

    NOTE: Recipes using Swerve/Erythritol can be substituted 1:1 with a Monk fruit/Allulose blend.

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    1. Cindy Rudge

      November 10, 2018 at 5:36 am

      Hi!
      I would love to make these but don't have any coconut extract. Could you please recommend something to use a substitute?
      Thank you 🙂

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 10, 2018 at 9:17 am

        Hmm, I don't know that anything else would suffice. You could take a very small amount of coconut flakes and grind them up in a mini chopper and add it to the batter. Just be sure not to add too much, or they will turn out dry. If you have coconut flavored stevia drops, you can try adding a few drops of them and cut back on the swerve a little.

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