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    Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Published: Sep 11, 2022 · Last Updated: Sep 11, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

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    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.
    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.
    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.
    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.
    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.

    This Keto Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe is super easy to make and is loaded with the warm fall flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. The cupcakes are moist and perfectly sweetened, topped with a rich and delicious keto cream cheese frosting. (low carb and gluten free). Only 5 net carbs per cupcake.

    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.
    Table of Contents show
    Ingredients in Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes
    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
    How to make Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes
    Step By Step Instructions
    How to Make Keto Cream Cheese Frosting
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
    Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Ingredients in Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes

    ingredients all laid out in individual containers to make low carb pumpkin cupcakes.

    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

    • Almond flour: I recommend using a blanched almond flour or a superfine almond flour for these keto pumpkin cupcakes. It will give you the best taste and texture. (Try this Keto Pecan Pie)
    • Pumpkin puree: This is not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling. The only ingredient in pumpkin puree should be pumpkin. Pumpkin pie filling is loaded with sugar and carbs. If you cannot find pumpkin puree, you can also use applesauce. It will increase the carbohydrate count, but it is equally as delicious. (Try this Chocolate Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe)
    • Oil: For this recipe I used avocado oil, but you can also use butter, coconut oil, butter flavored coconut oil, or even a light olive oil.
    • Sweetener: My favorite low carb sweetener is a mix of monk fruit and erythritol. (I use this brand)

    How to make Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Step by step instructions for how to make keto pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

    Step By Step Instructions

    1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Line the 12 wells of a standard sized muffin tin with muffin liners. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the pumpkin puree and whisk into the eggs.

    2: Add the vanilla extract, oil and sweetener. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

    3: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice. 

    4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

    Step by step instructions for how to make keto pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

    5: Mix until all ingredients are well combined. 

    6: Divide the cupcake batter evenly between the 12 prepared muffin tin wells. 

    7: Bake muffins for 28 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool on a cooling rack and come to room temperature before frosting.

    8: Transfer the cream cheese frosting to a piping bag and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

    Step by step instructions for how to make keto pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

    How to Make Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

    While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting: Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer, whip until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and stevia and mix until well incorporated. 

    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store leftover keto pumpkin cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    • Muffin liners: In place of paper liners in the muffin pan, you can also use foil liners. Or for a reusable, sustainable option, use these silicone muffin liners.
    • Pumpkin spice: You can usually find pumpkin pie spice in the spice aisle in most grocery stores. However, making your own is really easy and will save you money. Simply combine ¼ cup ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, and 2 teaspoons ground cloves. (Try these Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting)
    • Add nuts: These pumpkin muffins are delicious topped with some chopped walnuts or pecans. You can mix them into the batter, or sprinkle them on top of the frosting.
    • Make them dairy free: To make these dairy-free, simple omit the frosting. Or for a dairy free frosting option, substitute the cream cheese for a nut based cream cheese and the butter for a dairy free vegan butter option.
    • Add chocolate chips: These cupcakes are delicious with some sugar free chocolate chips added. Add ½ cup to the cupcake batter, or sprinkle some on top of the frosting. More Keto Dessert Recipes
    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you substitute almond flour for coconut flour?

    I have only tested this gluten free dessert recipe as written so I cannot guarantee its success with all coconut flour. Coconut flour is not a 1:1 substitution with almond flour. It is extremely absorbent, making is necessary to add more liquid and more egg. 

    A good rule of thumb is to substitute 1 cup of almond flour with ¼ of coconut flour and one additional egg for every ¼ cup of coconut flour. It may also be necessary to double the liquid called for in the recipe as well. If the mixture seems too dry, simply add more liquid, a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If your mixture is too wet, add additional coconut flour, mixing in 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

    What can you use in place of pumpkin puree?

    Cooked and pureed sweet potatoes or butternut squash make excellent substitutions for pumpkin puree. You can also substitute mashed bananas or applesauce.

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    A wooden cutting board with low carb pumpkin cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with cinnamon.

    Keto Pumpkin Cupcakes


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This Keto Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe is easy to make and loaded with the fall flavors like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. The cupcakes are perfectly sweetened, topped with cream cheese frosting. (low carb and gluten-free)


    Ingredients

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    For the Cupcakes:

    • 4 eggs
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 cup granulated low carb sweetener (I use this brand)
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 3 cups blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (get my recipe here)

    For the Frosting:

    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup softened butter (1 stick, 4oz)
    • 2 teaspoons liquid stevia, more for a sweeter frosting (I use this brand)
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use this brand)
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Line the 12 wells of a standard sized muffin tin with muffin liners.
    2. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Add the pumpkin puree and whisk into the eggs.
    3.  Add the vanilla extract, oil and sweetener. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
    4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
    5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    6. Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 prepared muffin liners.
    7. Bake cupcakes for 28 to 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    8. Let the cupcakes cool on a cooling rack and come to room temperature before frosting.
    9. While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting: Add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer, mix until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and stevia and mix until well incorporated.
    10. Transfer the cream cheese frosting to a piping bag and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.

    Notes

    • Net carbs per cupcake: 5g
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    • Add nuts: These pumpkin muffins are delicious topped with some chopped walnuts or pecans. You can mix them into the frosting, or sprinkle them on top.
    • Make them dairy free: To make these dairy-free, simple omit the frosting. Or for a dairy free frosting option, substitute the cream cheese for a nut based cream cheese and the butter for a dairy free vegan butter option. 
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Dessert Recipes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
    • Calories: 322
    • Fat: 23g
    • Carbohydrates: 8g
    • Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 9g

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    Comments

    1. ChapelHillBets says

      September 13, 2022 at 3:32 am

      I was wondering how this would do made into mini cupcakes for a party.

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

        They would work out perfectly as mini cupcakes. I recommend cutting the time in half and then checking on them frequently from there.

        Reply
    2. Dianne Olson says

      September 14, 2023 at 4:07 pm

      Do you use something other than almond flour. Can’t do it I get migraines from all the fake sweetners. Thank you. I love all your recipes

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 17, 2023 at 8:07 am

        I have only tested this recipe as written and with low carb and gluten free baking it is harder to recommend substitutions without first testing them.

        Reply
    3. Debra Ford says

      September 19, 2023 at 1:49 pm

      What can I use in place of liquid Stevia & how much? I have about every other kind of sugar substitute.

      Reply
    4. Brooke says

      November 23, 2023 at 8:32 pm

      Yummy! No substitutions and these are moist and delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness and pumpkin flavor. Nice texture too, which is hard to do sometimes with almond flour. I’ll definitely make these again.

      Reply
    5. Louella says

      October 28, 2024 at 11:56 am

      I made these using Swerve granular sweetner and they turned out very good. I don't use liquid Stevia so I substituted it with powder Swerve in the icing, just added till it was sweet enough for me. They turned out great!

      Reply

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