Keto Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Low carb carrot cake cupcakes with warm spices and cream cheese frosting, ready in 43 minutes total.
Last updated: September 12, 2026
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour, finely ground
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely grated carrot, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup granulated erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, granulated erythritol, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold the wet mix into the dry mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in grated carrot and toasted pecans by hand.
Divide batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about two thirds full.
Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then move to a rack.
Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered erythritol and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.
Once cupcakes are fully cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
Pro Tips
- • Grate the carrot on the fine side of a box grater. Large shreds add too much moisture and can make the cupcakes sink.
- • Squeeze extra liquid from the grated carrot with a paper towel before mixing it in.
- • Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes first. It brings out more flavor without adding sugar.
- • Chill the frosted cupcakes for 15 minutes before serving. The frosting sets up firmer and holds its shape.
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Final Thoughts
These cupcakes give you real carrot cake flavor without the sugar crash. Bake a batch this weekend and see how the spices and frosting balance out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my keto carrot cake cupcakes turn out dense?
Dense cupcakes usually mean the carrot was too wet or the batter was overmixed. Squeeze extra moisture from the grated carrot and stir just until combined.
Can I add raisins to this recipe?
Regular raisins add too much sugar for a keto recipe. Skip them or use a small amount of chopped toasted pecans instead for texture.
How many net carbs are in one cupcake?
Each cupcake has about 5 grams net carbs, based on 8 grams total carbs minus 3 grams fiber. This can shift slightly by brand of almond flour.
Can I make these dairy free?
Swap the butter for coconut oil and use a dairy free cream cheese alternative for the frosting. The texture will be slightly softer but still tasty.
