This cream cheese keto buttercream frosting is a delightful addition to any low-carb dessert, promising a luscious and velvety texture that elevates your cakes and cupcakes to a whole new level of decadence. The recipe balances the richness of unsalted grass-fed butter with the creamy goodness of room-temperature cream cheese, creating a harmonious base for the frosting. A pinch of kosher salt adds depth, while the choice of sweetener—powdered erythritol, allulose, or xylitol—allows for customization according to personal taste preferences. The meticulous process of beating the mixture for 8-10 minutes ensures a pale and fluffy consistency, showcasing the dedication to achieving the perfect texture.

The versatility of this keto buttercream is exemplified with the optional addition of cocoa powder for a chocolate version. Sifted into the mixture one tablespoon at a time, the cocoa integrates seamlessly, transforming the frosting into a rich and indulgent chocolate delight. The recipe provides flexibility in sweetener choices, endorsing xylitol and allulose for their favorable taste profiles, and even offers a convenient tip for powdering sweeteners in case they are not readily available in powdered form.

This frosting’s nutritional breakdown reflects its suitability for a ketogenic diet, with a moderate calorie count and low carbohydrate content. Whether you’re a seasoned keto enthusiast or just starting on your low-carb journey, this cream cheese keto buttercream frosting is sure to become a cherished companion to your favorite keto-friendly baked treats. With its delightful taste and creamy consistency, it proves that indulging in a low-carb lifestyle doesn’t mean compromising on flavor or texture.

(The Silkiest!) Keto Buttercream Frosting

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Ultra silky and totally delicious, this cream cheese keto buttercream frosting is bound to take your low carb cakes (and cupcakes!) to the next level.

CourseDessert

CuisineAmerican

Keywordketo buttercream frosting, keto chocolate frosting

Prep Time15minutes minutes

Servings12 servings

Calories202kcal

Ingredients

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  • 140 g unsalted grass-fed butter at room temperature
  • 140 g cream cheese at room temperature
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 cup powdered erythritol allulose or xylitol, to taste*
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder *for chocolate version

Instructions

  • Add the butter and cream cheese to a large bowl. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until evenly combined, about 2 minutes. 
  • Add the salt and sweetener, one tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat until pale and fluffy (8-10 minutes). Feel free to scrape the bowl as needed, and adjust sweetness to taste. Add vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
  • If making a chocolate version, sift the cocoa in one tablespoon at a time and beat until fully incorporated.
  • One batch of frosting is enough for roughly 12 cupcakes.

Notes

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You can pretty much use whatever sweetener floats your boat. But it must be powdered. Xylitol (non-corn though to avoid tummy troubles!) and allulose are my top choice (no aftertaste!), and Lakanto (slight cooling, but barely any aftertaste!).

So get your blender out, make sure it’s completely dry, and process your sweetener of choice until powdered. Just make sure you wait a few moments for the dust to settle before opening the blender or food processor.

Or you can always grab a bag of Powdered Lakanto (just keep in mind its twice as sweet…. or even go for pure monkfruit extract (love Lakanto’s!) or stevia!

Nutrition

Serving: 38g | Calories: 202kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 30mg | Vitamin A: 725IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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