Low Carb Vanilla Cupcakes
Low carb and gluten free don't have to mean boring. You can eat smart with these cupcakes that are super moist and still have a lot of flavor. Try these cupcakes today, I promise these are bakery quality cupcakes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time27 minutes mins
Total Time32 minutes mins
Course: Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 297kcal
- 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp Natural Xylitol Sweetener
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup sour cream
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sweetener Swerve
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the unsalted butter and Xylitol until smooth.
Add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Stir in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the batter evenly into your muffin tin and bake for 27 minutes or until fully cooked through.
To make the buttercream, mix the butter, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract for 3-4 minutes.
Add the milk and mix for an additional minute or two on high speed.
Using a star tip and piping bag, frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.7mg