Keto Turtle Cupcakes

Tender pecan flour chocolate cupcakes with sugar-free caramel frosting and toasted pecans. Heavenly low carb and grain-free dessert for pecan turtle lovers!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword caramel frosting, turtle cupcakes

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1

Servings cupcakes

Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups pecan flour (or almond flour)
1/2 cup granulated Swerve Sweetener
3 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp unflavoured whey protein powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup hemp milk (or nut milk of choice)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Frosting

6 tbsp butter softened
1 1/2 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup Sugar-Free Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
1/2 tsp caramel extract (or vanilla extract)

Toppings

1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional... did this for the kids instead of the pecans!)

Instructions

Chocolate Cupcakes

Preheat the oven to 325F and line 9 muffin cups with parchment or silicone liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pecan flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, whey protein, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
Stir in the eggs, hemp milk, butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes, until the tops are firm to the touch. Remove and let cool completely.

Caramel Frosting

In a large bowl, beat the butter with the cream cheese until smooth. Slow drizzle in the caramel sauce, beating on low.
Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sweetener, beating until smooth. Add additional sweetener to taste. Beat in the caramel or vanilla extract.
Pipe or spread the frosting onto the prepared cupcakes.

Topping

Sprinkle with the chopped pecans, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.

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