Ready to use your sugar-free frosting? Try it on my keto Boston cream pie, keto cupcakes, and keto cinnamon rolls. Let’s be real; the best part about dessert is the frosting. But what about those of us rocking that low-carb lifestyle? Well, friends, my low-carb frosting is here to save the day. It’s every bit as thick, creamy, and sweet as regular frosting, just with some low-carb substitutions.
Why I love this recipe
Adjust the consistency. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, it can be made thick like buttercream or thinned out like a glaze or icing. Three sugar free frosting recipes. I give you the base recipe for keto buttercream frosting plus three equally delicious frosting flavors! The perfect texture and taste. It’s silky smooth with the perfect balance of sweetness. Diet-friendly. It’s gluten-free, low-carb, and with a few swaps, it can even be made vegan!
Ingredients needed
Powdered sugar. The key to any good frosting recipe. I used homemade keto powdered sweetener made with a mix of allulose and powdered erythritol. Unsalted butter. Use room temperature butter, but not melted. Also, avoid using salted butter as it’s hard to gauge the amount of salt added. Vanilla extract. A must for frosting!
How to make keto frosting
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Step 1- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar and butter with a hand mixer until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract. Step 2- Add extra flavors. Add additional flavors and beat until thick and creamy.
Arman’s recipe tips
Adjust the consistency. For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner frosting, add a splash of milk or heavy cream. Play around with extracts. Add a teaspoon of lemon extract, maple extract, or coffee extract for a different flavor. Make vegan frosting. Use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese if you’re making cream cheese frosting.
Storage instructions
To store: Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before using.
Keto chocolate frosting. Add ½ cup of cocoa powder and 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Keto cream cheese frosting. Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Keto vanilla frosting. Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk.
To freeze: Store the frosting in a shallow container and use within 2 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Frequently asked questions
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