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Get It NowEvery keto kitchen needs a keto frosting recipe. And this keto chocolate frosting recipe is the one to keep in your back pocket at all times. Low carb frosting that actually tastes like deliciously sweet frosting? YES INDEED. We’re using an allulose/monk-fruit sweetener blend in this sugar-free chocolate frosting for all of the rich and sweet flavor, without all of the sugar and carbs that usually come along with it. With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you’ll have homemade sugar-free frosting. If you ever need a non-chocolate keto frosting, try this keto buttercream frosting instead — just as tasty!
The hardest part? Trying to decide what to put it on. A spoon works well… not that I know from experience or anything. 😉 And of course, keto chocolate cupcakes.
One of my favorite things about coming up with keto and low carb recipes for you all is to show you that you don’t have to give up anything even if you’re following a keto or low carb diet. With a few simple swaps, your favorites can be made low carb and wholesome. And this keto chocolate frosting is the perfect example. Now, go take care of that chocolate fix!
Is Frosting Keto?
Most frosting is not going to be keto. But this keto cake frosting recipe sure is! 😉
Many frosting recipes are loaded with sugar and definitely not keto, but we’re making a carb free icing (as carb-free as we can get!) with a keto-approved sweetener like the allulose/monk fruit blend I use in this keto cake frosting recipe.
Each serving has just 1 gram net carb!
How To Make Keto Chocolate Frosting
This keto chocolate frosting recipe is ready in minutes. Which is definitely a good thing, because you’ll want to start scooping into it ASAP.
Best of all? No one will ever guess it’s keto, because it tastes just like the real thing.
Here’s how to make low carb chocolate frosting:
- Beat the butter. Using a hand mixer, beat the butter until it is fluffy. It will take about one minute to get it nice and whipped.
TIP: Make sure to properly beat the butter until it’s light in color and creamy – this is the key to fluffy, light sugar-free frosting!
- Beat in dry ingredients. Beat in the cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Start at a low speed and increase it to high once everything is incorporated. Beat for about 30 seconds.
- Beat in heavy cream. The final step to this keto frosting recipe! The cream will make it smooth and fluffy.
TIP: You can adjust the chocolate flavor and consistency by adjusting the amount of cocoa powder or cream to your liking.
- Frost away! Your sugar-free chocolate frosting is ready-to-eat.
Nutrition Information
Not only will you love the way this sugar-free chocolate frosting tastes, but you’ll also love the nutrition stats!
The full nutrition information can be found below, but here are the highlights per serving:
- 131 calories
- 14 grams fat
- 1 gram net carbs
How To Avoid Air Bubbles
I was a bit impatient to frost my cupcakes immediately, which is why my they had a few air bubbles. (I don’t care!)
But if you don’t want air bubbles, simply let the frosting rest!
For best results, refrigerate overnight, then let it come to room temperature before using your low carb chocolate frosting.
Serving Ideas
You’ll have no issues at all using up this keto cake frosting! I’m sharing a few of my favorite ways to eat it up – some are obvious, a few are a little different but definitely worth a try:
- Keto Chocolate Cupcakes – This may be an obvious one, but chocolate cupcakes need this easy sugar-free chocolate frosting.
- Vanilla Keto Birthday Cake – Vanilla and chocolate together, in the most perfect of flavor combinations (IMHO). Top the sugar free chocolate frosting recipe with some sugar-free sprinkles to make things extra festive.
- Healthy Chocolate Mug Cakes – When you can’t wait for an entire cake to bake, make this quick mug cake, then top with sugar-free frosting.
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies – Yes, this is just being a tad over-the-top, but you’ll thank me once you try a keto cookie sandwich. Two chocolate chip cookies, with a healthy spread of keto chocolate frosting in between.
Tools To Make Sugar-free Chocolate Frosting
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Hand Mixer – Using a hand mixer is the best way to ensure that your sugar-free frosting recipe turns out perfectly each and every time. This is the one I use and you’ll love how easy it is to store.
- Cake Decorating Kit – If you want to make keto cupcakes that look as gorgeous as ones from the bakery, this kit makes it easy! Simply choose the tip based on how you want your keto icing for cake to look, and fill the silicone pastry bag.
- Acrylic Cupcake Stand – If you’re making keto cupcakes for a party or gathering, this cupcake stand is a must and will show them off in the way they deserve to be!
Sugar Free Chocolate Frosting
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See how to make sugar-free keto chocolate frosting that tastes like the real thing! My easy keto low carb keto frosting recipe takes just 5 ingredients + 5 minutes.
Instructions
[ See step photos ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Using a hand mixer in a bowl, beat the butter for about 1 minute, until fluffy.
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Beat in the cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract, starting at low speed and increasing to high once it gets incorporated. Beat for 30 seconds on high.
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Beat in heavy cream. (You can add more to thin out as needed.) Start low, then beat for 30 seconds on high again, until smooth and fluffy.
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Maya's Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Store: Keep this sugar-free frosting in the fridge since it has butter and cream. It’ll harden, but just let it warm up and stir to fluff it back up. Lasts a week!
- Freeze: If you somehow don’t finish it in time (hard to imagine!), freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give it a quick stir.
- Note on nutrition info: The entire recipe makes 2 1/2 cups.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy.
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Low Carb Keto Chocolate Frosting Recipe
101 Comments
Vicki
0Great recipe! Added a little more sugar and cream for our taste. Will be my go to recipe for keto cakes. Thank you!
Georgia
0Hello, do you have any suggestions on what to substitute the butter to make it dairy free? I had wondered about coconut oil…what are your thoughts?
I made this as per the recipe and found it needed more sweetener for our taste.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Georgia, Unfortunately, I don’t think coconut oil would work in this recipe.
Author101
0Instead of butter, can we use olive oil instead?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi, No, that won’t work.
Judy
0I was eager to try this recipe as it looked really good. However, even though the taste was really good and creamy, I found the three sticks of butter was just a little too much for my taste. It truly did taste like chocolate butter with a little sweetener in it. Like many of the reviews, I think cream cheese and less butter would make it a lot better. I’ll try that next time.
Melissa
0Love it!!
Pam
0Phenomenal flavor, I had to use a different allulose because that’s what I had on hand, soo I needed to add more. Love it!!!
Jean Hancock
0The BEST chocolate frosting. Thank you for sharing!
Lynnita
0Can this recipe be halved? I am making mini cupcakes. Also, will it freeze well if the icing is left over?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lynnita, Yes, you can cut the recipe in half and you can find the instructions on freezing in the post.
CH
0The recipe itself is lovely. I love all your recipes I have tried. I understand the more affs and stuff you have on your page, the more money you make. However, it really is hard to deal with the popups for other recipes, and ads, because it slows the page down, to where it’s practically impossible to get the recipe. Even the “jump to recipe” doesn’t work well. But 5 stars for the recipe itself.
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Kelsey Stewart
0I just made this frosting, halving the recipe for cupcakes, and it tastes good but it’s a little bitter. I used the correct amounts, and I used Dutch processed cocoa powder… could that be why it’s bitter? I’m making this again in a few days for my son’s birthday, but I’ll use regular cocoa powder for that batch and hopefully, it’ll taste a bit sweeter
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kelsey, Yes your cocoa powder is likely what made your frosting bitter.
Tom
0Wasn’t sure whether to use unsalted butter. Since the recipe did not specify we used salted butter. Turned out way too salty!
Staci
0The recipe said unsalted butter.
Karen Thompson
0How long can I keep this frosting in the fridge?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Karen, There is a section in the article on how to store the frosting.
Amber
0Easy to make and goods BUT mine turned out crunchy like it had sand in it. Also cooling effect from the Swerve :/ any suggestions on a sweetener?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Amber, I suggest Besti Monkfruit Sweetener with Allulose.
D carter
0This icing tastes like pure butter. I kept adding cocoa and sugar to try to get it to get away from the pure butter taste but it was the worst icing I have ever made carter
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi D Carter, Sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. This recipe does use butter as the main base for the recipe, so if you aren’t a fan of the flavor, then it may not be for you. It is versatile enough for you to add more cocoa powder and sweetener as needed. Maybe you would like this recipe for Keto Cream Cheese Frosting better?
Yulianna
0how much does this make?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Yulianna, This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of frosting.
October
0I am young but my father is making it for me
Frances
0Absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Sara
0I tried this frosting on my ANS Performance keto brownies. My husband couldn’t stop eating them because of the frosting. It only took me 5-10 minutes to make ! Definitely going to be my go to frosting for now on.
ROBIN C SMITH
0Hi, When I make this with the Powdered Allulose it goes out “sandy” or “Grity” What am I doing wrong? It takes amazing but the sandy texture is not pleasant. Should I use the powdered Monkfruit instead? Thank you
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Robin, Oh no! Allulose should not make gritty frosting. Try melting 2 tablespoons of the butter and dissolving the sweetener in it. Once it’s dissolved, incorporate the sweetener/butter mixture into the cold butter.
Meagan Cross
0I’d love to know if you can skip the cream? My daughter can have butter but not cream (Casein)
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Meagan, Feel free to use coconut cream or almond milk in place of the heavy cream.