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Strawberry Keto Cupcakes

Sep 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment

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These strawberry keto cupcakes are bursting with the fresh flavors of strawberry. I've topped them with a whipped, creamy keto strawberry frosting that's just as delectable as the cupcake itself.

Sugar Free, Grain Free & Keto Friendly

Baking Methods for Keto Strawberry Cupcakes

There are a few tricks I've used here to create a light and fluffy strawberry keto cupcake.

Whipping The Egg Whites

Whipping the egg whites creates a nice rise. Since baking powder is generally made from cornstarch–we needed a way to get the “double acting” power without using baking powder. This is where the combination of cream of tartar, baking soda, and whipped egg whites come in.

keto strawberry cupcakes shown on a plate with a stack of cupcakes behind them
Keto Strawberry Cupcakes Ready For You To Eat

Can I Skip Whipping the Egg Whites?

Yes, you can. The texture will be a little denser but still satisfying and delicious. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist, so I usually take the time to whip the egg-whites. Do what you have time for.

If you skip this step, consider using 1 teaspoon of baking powder instead of the baking soda and cream of tarter. That little bit of cornstarch is going to be negligible in the end result.

Why Xanthan Gum?

Xanthan gum is often used in gluten-free/grain-free baking to assist with providing binding and structure. I'm also using Acacia Fiber for this purpose.

Why Acacia Fiber?

The Acacia fiber acts as a binder but also provides a little additional fiber to our keto diet, which can tend to be low in fiber. Acacia fiber is gentle on the GI tract and completely tasteless. It's a great way to sneak in just a touch of gentle fiber.

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Substitutions For Keto Strawberry Cupcakes

Here I'll cover some FAQ on making substitutions for this keto strawberry cupcake recipe.

Q: Can I Substitute Flours?

A: No

With Keto baking, substituting flours gives poor results. This is due to the unique individual characteristics of each type of low carb flour.

For example, coconut flour is highly absorbent and expands when liquids are added. Almond flour is not absorbent and browns quickly when baking.

If you would like to learn more about baking with Coconut Flour, check out this blog post.

Coconut Flour Baking Guide

Q: What Can I Substitute for Acacia Fiber

A: Well, you could actually just completely omit it from the recipe and be fine. However, Psyllium Husk powder (the finely ground kind) can be substituted for Acacia Fiber. It does lend a slight flavor and I prefer the tasteless Acacia Fiber.

Q: What Natural Sweeteners Can I Use?

A: While I highly recommend you try BochaSweet, I also like Monk Fruit Sweetener as an option. I avoid Splenda, Aspartame, and other chemical sweeteners like it is poison because of how it affects my body.

Q: Why do so many of your recipes use a combination of natural sweeteners?

A: Taste tests have proven (to me) that using a combination of natural sweeteners provides the best sugar-like taste.

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Why BochaSweet?

Our sugar substitute of choice is BochaSweet and there's good reason for this!

BochaSweet is extracted from the Kabocha pumpkin which has been a staple in the Japanese diet for centuries. Consuming BochaSweet on a daily basis helps to support longevity and supports healthy blood sugar levels.

Even better? It tastes almost exactly like real sugar. There's no thin flavor or metallic aftertaste. I think most of us are looking for something that tastes amazing because only a full, satisfying taste is going to work over the long-term.

So, if we are going to go to all the work to make these keto parfaits so we can please our tastebuds AND stick to our keto diet. Well, we want the result to taste GOOD not... just 'meh' and unsatisfying. For this reason plus the health benefits, we reach for BochaSweet every time.

Do you have a question that wasn't answered here? I update these sections regularly so please post your questions in the comments.

keto strawberry cupcake on a plate with a bowl of strawberries behind it and a bag of Bocha Sweet

Ingredients for Keto Strawberry Cupcakes

Now, let's take a look at the ingredients you will need to make keto strawberry cupcakes:

  • BochaSweet
  • Liquid Stevia Drops
  • Acacia Fiber
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Cream of Tarter
  • Coconut Flour
  • Parchment Paper Cupcake Liners
  • Cupcake Pans
  • Madagascar Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Strawberry Extract (watch for hidden sugar in extracts)
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Strawberry Keto Cupcakes

These low carb strawberry cupcakes are a perfect indulgence for birthday's & special occasions that call for a special treat! 
The primary sweetener in this low carb cupcake recipe is "BochaSweet" which is a natural sweetener derived from a superfood called a Kabocha Pumpkin. Pentose found in the kabocha pumpkin is responsible for the sweet flavor and it's been shown not to elicit an insulin response. Pentose is responsible for the majority of the "carb" count. Net carbs actually come in around 2 grams per cupcake.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: keto cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 11 Cupcakes
Author: Tara Wright

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup coconut flour 54g
  • 1 Tablespoon acacia fiber powder
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup BochaSweet
  • 30 drops liquid stevia
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Prepare your cupcake pan either by greasing it with coconut oil or putting in liners. I prefer using parchment paper liners because they release this cupcake so well.
  • The first thing we'll do is separate our eggs. Separate your egg-whites into a mixing bowl for your stand or handheld mixer. You'll be whipping these until soft peaks form. Reserve your egg yolks in a separate bowl or measuring cup.
  • Add ⅛ tsp of cream of tarter to your egg-whites and then beat them until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a shallow mixing bowl, combine water, olive oil, heavy cream, vanilla, almond, strawberry extracts, BochaSweet, stevia and your egg yolks. Mix or whisk until combined.
  • Add your coconut flour, acacia fiber and xanthan gum and mix with a blender or whisk until completely combined and no chunks remain.
  • Add the remaining ⅛ tsp of cream of tartar and baking soda.
  • Finally, fold the Whites into the wet mixture until completely combined. Be careful not to over-stir.
  • Fill your cupcakes until they are almost full. These will puff up during baking but fall somewhat in the end. For me, this recipe made 11 cupcakes.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely in the pan prior to removing. This takes about 30 minutes on a cooling rack. Allow to cool to room temperature before frosting. For frosting--check out my Strawberry Frosting or Coconut Frosting recipe!

Notes

* *Nutrition facts provided as estimates only. We use erythritol for the sweetener for consistency purposes when calculating nutrition facts with the exception of stevia which is calculated as such. 
 The nutrition facts for our Strawberry Keto Cupcakes were calculated using Cronometer. All of our recipes are available in Cronometer if you are a Gold member and friend request me at tara@wholebodyliving.com through Cronometer. Click here to save 10% off of Cronometer Gold or try it out with a free account.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.21g | Trans Fat: 0.08g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 2.06g | Sugar Alcohol: 0.01g

Keto Frosting Options

Top your cooled keto strawberry cupcakes with my keto strawberry frosting.

https://wholebodyliving.com/low-carb-strawberry-frosting-recipe/

Or, give my keto coconut frosting recipe a try.

https://wholebodyliving.com/low-carb-coconut-frosting-a-keto-frosting-recipe/

Finally, make a vanilla keto frosting with my peppermint recipe by just leaving out the peppermint.

https://wholebodyliving.com/low-carb-vanilla-peppermint-frosting/

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