These Keto Christmas Spiced Cupcakes are so moist and decadent, it will be hard to stop at just one! Made with coconut flour and topped with a smooth cinnamon buttercream. They really are the BEST Christmas cupcakes I’ve tasted!
CHEAT ON MY BIRTHDAY – NOT THIS YEAR!
I am one of those lucky people that has a birthday right before Christmas. So I get all my presents at once. This year I’ve been busy cooking up some beautiful keto recipes for my family. So, what did I decide to have on my birthday..? These decadent Keto Christmas Spiced Cupcakes.
Usually on my birthday, I would cave… indulge in something that wasn’t keto – have a cheat day. But this year, after tasting these cupcakes.. there was NO WAY I was having anything else.
WHO NEEDS FRUIT IN A CHRISTMAS CAKE?
I’ve been in the festive mood for a while now. Ever since I made the Keto Rum Balls last month. I wanted to make a Keto Christmas cake to add to the collection. However, most Christmas cakes are loaded with refined sugar and dried fruit, not a great thing if your on a low carb diet. Even if it is only once a year:).
Then it hit me. I could make a Christmas SPICED cupcake, without all the dried fruit and sugar! Who said Christmas cakes need to have fruit in them? Instead of fruit, these are infused with orange zest. Orange and chocolate.. match made in heaven!
These decadent spiced Christmas cupcakes have a moist tender, spiced chocolate sponge with a smooth, cinnamon and orange buttercream. Don’t let the fact that they are low carb and gluten free turn you off. They are just as good, if not better then most regular cupcakes.
MAKING THE BEST KETO CHRISTMAS SPICED CUPCAKES
I made my cupcakes over a few days. First, I made the cupcake sponge and then a few days later I made the buttercream frosting. But you could easily make them at the same time.
THE INGREDIENTS (Cupcake Base)
- Butter– Room temperature butter, and unsalted.
- Granulated sweetener– I used Erythritol because it’s what I had at the time. But you can use any keto sweetener based on your personal preference.
- Salt
- Mixed Spice – Mixed spice is a spice blend used in British and Irish baking. Basically it is a mixture of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and coriander. It is very similar to Pumpkin Pie Spice used in America. You can buy mixed spice at many grocery stores or make your own. Gemma from Bigger Bolder Baking has a beautiful recipe for making your own here.
- Cinnamon
- Orange Zest – Adds a subtle fruity flavour and pairs nicely with the chocolate sponge.
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs– Room temperature eggs. If you’d like to make it without eggs, you can try using an egg replacer.
- Almond milk
- Coconut flour– There are so many health benefits to using Coconut flour. It’s high in fibre and packed with nutrients. The coconut flour is also what helps these cupcakes have such a moist and fluffy texture. Make sure you check the label if following a gluten free diet as some coconut flours have added extras which contain gluten.
- Baking powder– Gives the cupcakes some rise.
THE INGREDIENTS (Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting)
- Powdered sweetener– It’s important to use powdered sweetener for this recipe. If you don’t have powdered sweetener, you can blend granulated sweetener or use a spice grinder. I used Erythritol, but Lakanto would go beautifully as well.
- Butter– Use room temperature butter, but not melted. Make sure it’s unsalted.
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Orange Zest – This is optional in this recipe. My children preferred it without the orange zest while I loved it.
TIPS AND TRICKS
- These Christmas cupcakes are delightful on their own with a good cuppa, or as an alternative to minced pies as part of a festive spread.
- Storage: Leftover cupcakes will keep well at room temperature, in a sealed container.
- Freezing: Store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- To Decorate: Add some green food colouring to the buttercream to make them look like Christmas trees. Add sprinkles or lightly dust with more powdered sweetener.
Keto Christmas Spiced Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 125 grams grass fed butter (softened )
- 2/3 cup granulated keto sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 eggs
- 1 tsp mixed spice ((**see notes))
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 7 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- 250 grams grass fed butter (softened to room temperature)
- 250 grams powdered Erythritol or Lakanto
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange zest ((optional))
- 1 tbsp almond milk (to thin if needed)
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line (or grease and dust with cocoa) a 12 muffin tin with paper cases or silicone liners.
- In a large bowl, add the sweetener, butter and the vanilla. Beat until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time – beating well after each addition. The mixture may split a little, but it will come back together when you add the other ingredients.
- Add the mixed spice (**see notes), cinnamon, and orange rind. Mix through.
- In a separate bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter in small batches, mixing after each addition.
- Beat in the almond milk. If that batter is still very thick, beat in more almond milk 1 tbsp at a time until it thins out a bit. The batter will be scoopable consistency – not pourable.
- Divide the mixture evenly among the paper cases. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack and set aside to cool.
Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream
- In a large bowl, beat your powdered sweetener and butter until smooth.
- Add in the orange zest, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Continue beating until well combined.
- Pipe the icing over the cupcakes.
- Finish with festive sprinkles (**see notes).
Notes
- Mixed spice can be bought from most grocery stores or you can make it yourself. You can find the recipe here. It can be used for many other Christmas recipes or even add it to a latte to give it a Christmas touch.
- I used festive sprinkles to decorate my cupcakes. Make sure you check the labels to make the sprinkles have no hidden sugars. Bake it Keto has a great recipe for Sugar Free Sprinkles if you want to go the extra mile.
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