Description
Keto chocolate frosting delivers rich, silky smoothness without sugar’s guilt. Creamy cocoa blends with cream cheese and butter, creating a luxurious topping that elevates desserts while keeping carbs low.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 170 grams (1 ½ cups) unsalted butter, softened
- 50 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 60 grams (½ cup) powdered monk fruit allulose blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Component:
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the butter by placing softened butter in a mixing bowl and using a hand mixer to whip for approximately 60 seconds until the texture becomes airy and voluminous.
- Gradually introduce cocoa powder, powdered sweetener, and pure vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Begin mixing at a low speed to prevent ingredient scatter, then progressively elevate to high speed for comprehensive blending.
- Stream heavy cream into the frosting base, initially mixing at a gentle pace to prevent splashing. Accelerate mixer speed to high, continuing to blend for roughly 30 seconds until the frosting achieves a silky, cloud-like consistency.
- Assess the frosting’s texture, adding minimal additional heavy cream (or 15 milliliters at a time) if a more spreadable consistency is desired. Aim for a smooth, pipeable frosting that holds its shape when applied.
Notes
- Prevent powdery explosions by starting mixing on low speed, gradually incorporating cocoa powder and sweetener.
- Sift Dutch-processed cocoa thoroughly to eliminate stubborn clumps that might disrupt smooth frosting texture.
- Ensure butter reaches softened consistency without melting, creating silky-smooth base for perfect chocolate frosting.
- Customize frosting thickness by adding heavy cream one teaspoon at a time when mixture feels too dense.
- Refrigerate frosting for 10-15 minutes before piping to achieve ideal spreading and decorating consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Cholesterol: 38mg