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Basic Keto Cream Cheese Frosting

This keto cream cheese frosting recipe takes just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to make. Perfect for frosting your favorite low carb cake!
Prep Time6 mins
Total Time6 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quick
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup powdered keto sweetener see notes
  • 1 pinch salt optional, omit if using salted butter

Instructions

  • Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  • Beat in vanilla and powdered sweetener until well-combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to piping bag or spread directly onto cooled cake, cupcakes, or cookies.

Notes

  • Sweetener note: The sweetener measurement provided is based on sugar-equivalent sweeteners. Be sure to check your sweetener, and half the amount for 2:1 ratio sweeteners.
  • Flavoring: Make different flavors of this keto cream cheese frosting by using different extracts instead of or in addition to the vanilla. Alternatively, use a splash of sugar free flavored syrup.
  • Coloring: Both liquid and gel food coloring work well with this recipe. Add a few drops at a time to your finished frosting until you reach your desired color.

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Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 1.25g | Fat: 14g