Ingredients
- Chocolate cupcakes:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Raspberry filling:
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar substitute
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons raspberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide batter into liners, filling each two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
- For the filling, heat raspberries and sweetener in a saucepan until broken down.
- Add chia seeds, cook until thickened, then cool.
- Core each cupcake and fill with raspberry mixture.
- Whip cream with powdered sweetener and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold in raspberry puree and frost cupcakes.
- Chill slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to prevent dryness.
- Use finely ground almond flour for best texture.
- Frozen raspberries should be slightly thawed before use.
- Chill frosting ingredients for better whipping results.
- Add sugar-free chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg