Keto Chocolate Frosting
Learn how to make this keto chocolate frosting to top all of your favorite keto cakes and cupcakes. This frosting is smooth, sweet, chocolatey and irresistible.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered erythritol or monkfruit, more as needed
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream more as needed
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the powdered sweetener and cocoa powder in slowly, mixing until combined.
- Add the vanilla, cream, and salt, then increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetener and/or cream until your desired consistency and sweetness is achieved.
Notes
- Makes enough for a double layer cake or 24 cupcakes.
- Leave the butter on your counter for 2 hours before mixing for perfect consistency.
- To make a thinner frosting, add additional heavy cream, 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4Calories: 48kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 31mgFiber: 1g
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