Sugar-Free Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Rich • Fluffy • Keto • Perfect for Cakes & Cookies
That thick, dreamy texture you’re seeing 😍 is exactly what you want—silky, spreadable, and deeply chocolatey, without the sugar crash.
🥣 Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ⅔ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit blend)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cream the Butter
- Beat butter until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes)
2️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
- Add powdered sweetener + cocoa powder
- Mix slowly at first, then increase speed
3️⃣ Add Cream & Flavor
- Pour in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt
- Beat until smooth and fluffy
4️⃣ Adjust Texture
- Too thick? Add a splash more cream
- Too thin? Add a little more sweetener
🎂 How to Use
- Frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies
- Spread on keto brownies
- Use as a dip for strawberries 🍓
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per 2 tbsp)
- Calories: 120
- Net Carbs: ~1–2g
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 1g
💡 Blood Sugar Tips
- No added sugar → minimal glucose impact
- Fat content helps slow absorption
- Best enjoyed in moderate portions
Pro Tips
- Use powdered sweetener only (no grainy texture)
- Make sure butter is soft, not melted
- Beat long enough → fluffy = bakery-quality
