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    Home / Recipes / Keto Desserts

    Keto Chocolate Frosting (Buttercream Recipe)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jun 17, 2020 · 126 Comments

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    Low carb chocolate buttercream frosting recipe
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    Make the most perfect low-carb cake topped with delicious chocolate icing. They'll never know this keto chocolate frosting is low-carb and sugar-free!

    keto chocolate frosting
    Article Index
    • Ingredients Needed For Keto Chocolate Frosting
    • How To Make Keto Chocolate Frosting
    • Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
    • More Low-Carb Dessert Ideas
    • Recipe

    I've decided to start posting my frosting recipes separately. In the past, I've just included them in the recipe that they were used for. But, it's a bit difficult to find them that way.

    So, here's my recipe for low-carb, sugar-free chocolate buttercream frosting. It's based on a recipe that I used for a chocolate peanut flour cake!

    It is possible to enjoy a low-carb diet - especially when you get to eat desserts like cupcakes with chocolate frosting! It's amazing all the things you can make with some whipped cream, chocolate, butter, and sugar-free sweetener.

    The frosting isn't essential, and many people who eat low-carb choose to eat cakes without it. However, I find that the icing really dresses things up and is expected when sharing cake or cupcakes with others.

    Plus, it's a great way to convince others that you really can have your cake and eat it too!

    Ingredients Needed For Keto Chocolate Frosting

    If you have ever made buttercream frosting before, then you'll be able to make this one too. There are only a few simple ingredients in it.

    keto chocolate frosting recipe ingredients

    Butter

    You can't really make buttercream without any butter!

    Always make sure to use real butter instead of margarine. It is healthier for you because it has the fats your body needs. Salted or unsalted doesn't matter for this recipe.

    Sugar-Free Sweetener

    To get authentic buttercream frosting, you really need to use a bulk low-carb sweetener in powdered form. I like to use either Swerve Confectioners or Sukrin Melis.

    I've also used a regular granular sweetener like Lakanto in the past with good results.

    Cocoa Powder

    For this recipe, I used unsweetened cocoa powder. If you want it to have a deeper flavor, you can use dark chocolate powder too. Just make sure always to use unsweetened varieties!

    Milk

    Do not use dairy milk to make this keto chocolate frosting. Instead, use either almond or coconut milk. It has fewer carbs and more protein. You can also use a blend of half heavy cream and half water.

    Vanilla

    I prefer real vanilla extract when I make my keto desserts. The vanilla flavoring doesn't give it as deep of a flavor as the authentic extract does.

    Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

    Quick Tips:

    • Use an electric mixer. You can probably whip it up by hand, but it will take so much longer. Using an electric mixer speeds up the process and keeps you from wearing out.
    • Add the milk slowly. Don't just add all the milk at once. Add it into the frosting slowly until it is completely incorporated into the frosting.
    • Keep it refrigerated. Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    chocolate frosting recipe steps

    How To Make Keto Chocolate Frosting

    It's super easy to whip up a batch of frosting. All of the instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here are some more tips:

    Whip Air Into The Frosting

    You can do this by hand, but it will take so much longer than if you use an electric mixer.

    I like to use a stand mixer, but a handheld one works well too. You'll just want to be able to whip air into the frosting to make it fluffy.

    Add Dry Ingredients

    After you cream the butter, then add the powdered sweetener and the cocoa powder. Mix this until it is really well combined.

    Mix Milk In Slowly

    Finally, add the milk, vanilla, and stevia in slowly. When you get the desired consistency, you are finished!

    spreading chocolate frosting on cake

    What To Serve With Sugar-Free Chocolate Frosting

    Need a cake recipe to go with the frosting? You could try it with my low-carb yellow cake recipe or my chocolate cupcakes!

    With this chocolate buttercream frosting recipe, you should have enough to frost a standard two-layer 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes.

    I used the frosting to top off a 9x13-inch cake and ended up with a thick layer of icing. My daughter happily licked the beaters after I was done whipping it up.

    I also like to have some in the fridge when I make some vanilla mug cakes in the microwave!

    keto chocolate frosting on cake

    You may want to make extra frosting if you are decorating with piped edges or piping it onto cupcakes. For me, it's plenty of icing to top the standard-sized cake.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    Before we get to the recipe at the end of the post, here are some questions people often ask about keto frosting:

    How do you hide the taste of erythritol?

    There is a slight cooling effect coming from the erythritol. The chocolate flavor helps hide it. I've been able to lessen the cooling of the erythritol by using cream cheese.

    Mascarpone cheese is similar, so it might work too!

    Can you freeze buttercream frosting?

    Yes, you can freeze this buttercream frosting. The best way to do this is to put it in a plastic freezer bag and lay it flat on a baking sheet. After it freezes solid, you can remove the baking sheet and keep it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    When you want to use it again, just let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

    How much frosting should I make to frost an 8x8 cake?

    For those who don't want a lot of leftovers, a single-layer 8x8-inch or 9-inch round cake could be made. For these smaller sizes, you'd just have to half the amounts used to make the keto chocolate frosting.

    Overall, this is a terrific low-carb chocolate buttercream frosting for any cake, especially my moist low-carb, gluten-free chocolate cake made with coconut flour. It could easily pass as a real sugar frosting.

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    More Low-Carb Dessert Ideas

    If you enjoyed this keto chocolate frosting recipe, here are some more low-carb dessert ideas you'll enjoy next.

    • Keto Cinnamon Rolls are made with coconut flour fathead dough and have a delicious vanilla frosting.
    • Keto Carrot Cake has two layers and the most amazing cream cheese frosting.
    • Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake tastes so sweet that you will swear it isn't keto-friendly - but it is!
    • Keto Birthday Cake In A Mug comes out looking like a cute little double-layer cake for one person.
    • Keto Chocolate Molten Lava Cake has a rich, fudgy inside that pours out when you slice into it.

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    Recipe

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    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    4.45 from 47 votes
    Complete your low carb cake with a delicious chocolate frosting. They'll never know this chocolate buttercream is low carb and sugar free!
    Prep Time:5 minutes mins
    Total Time:5 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 24 people
    Calories: 75

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter softened, 2 sticks
    • 1 cup Swerve Confectioners Powdered Sweetener or Sukrin Melis
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk adjust as needed
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite stevia or monk fruit powder can also be used
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cream butter with electric mixer.
    • Add powdered sweetener and cocoa powder, mix until combined.
    • Slowly add unsweetened milk while beating until incorporated.
    • Blend in vanilla and stevia until desired consistency is reached.

    Notes

    You can probably whip it up by hand, but it will take so much longer. Using an electric mixer speeds up the process and keeps you from wearing out.
    Don't just add all the milk at once. Add it into the frosting slowly until it is completely incorporated into the frosting.
    Store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 25g | Calories: 75 | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.8g

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 0.6 g | % Carbs: 3.1 % | % Protein: 3.1 % | % Fat: 93.8 % | SmartPoints: 4
    Values
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        [serving_size] => 25
        [calories] => 75
        [carbohydrates] => 1.4
        [protein] => 0.6
        [fat] => 8
        [saturated_fat] => 5.1
        [cholesterol] => 20
        [sodium] => 57
        [fiber] => 0.8
    )
    

    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    © LowCarbYum.com - Unauthorized use of this material without written permission is strictly prohibited unless for personal offline purposes. Single photos may be used, provided that full credit is given to LowCarbYum.com along with a link back to the original content.

    First published on August 3, 2016. Updated April 8, 2021, with new images and additional information.

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    Comments

    1. Teri

      October 02, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely DELICIOUS chocolate frosting!! Nobody would ever know it's sugar free!

      Reply
    2. Kerry

      July 17, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      I use Swerve Confectioners Sugar and I would still need to add a tsp of the Monkfruit Powder for the reason below...its good to blend. What's preferable, the monkfruit powder or Stevia glycerite?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        July 18, 2020 at 7:34 am

        It depends on your own personal taste. I prefer monkfruit over stevia.

        Reply
        • John

          November 24, 2022 at 9:34 pm

          5 stars
          Hi Lisa, I just found this recipe and wanted to piggyback on the Stevia Glycerite questions. So what could I substitute for Stevia Glycerite, if I can't find it at the store? Does it have to be another liquid sweetener? Or could it just be a proportional amount of, for example, Stevia Powder? Thank you so much!

    3. Diane

      April 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      Sounds delish. Question-why do you use two types of sweetener in this icing recipe and the cake recipe that goes with it?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 14, 2020 at 7:40 am

        I try to cut back on erythritol (the sugar alcohol used in many bulk sweeteners) as much as possible because it can crystallize. The other reason is that I've found blending sweeteners generally provides the best taste. But you can use a single bulk sweetener if you prefer.

        Reply
    4. Lee Needham

      January 16, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      3 stars
      It is ok. Little bitter like most keto desserts

      Reply
      • Jeani

        June 05, 2021 at 10:35 am

        I struggle with that bitter taste and nothing tastes sweet to me. It's very hards to find a dessert or sweet treat that works for me.

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          June 05, 2021 at 9:41 pm

          You may do better with artificial sweeteners like sucralose or mixing sweeteners for a sweetness closer to sugar.

    5. Sandy Mahoney

      January 06, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      Lisa you are a genius! This is perfect, a bit sweet for me since I do not do too many sweets since starting keto last April, but I really want to thank you for this unbelievably delicious chocolate cake and the butter cream frosting, best keto dessert there is hands down!!

      Reply
      • kari

        March 07, 2021 at 12:29 pm

        3 stars
        I had a hard time with this recipe. I’m very experienced baking but my Dad recently was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetes so I am new at sugar/flour replacements. I halved the recipe since that is all I needed. I used regular whole
        milk and the powdered Swerve and this just wouldn’t cream/smooth up like a frosting should. It tasted ok. Definitely tasted like a sugar free frosting. Also was very chocolatey. Like a fudge frosting and not a buttercream. Then when I frosted the cake the icing kept peeling off the cake with my offset spatula. It would not stick to the cake (I baked the cake last night so it wasn’t warm). I kept working with it and it seemed to smooth out a bit over time and finally frosted ok but is it normal for these types of icings to not be very smooth or creamy?

        Reply
        • Lisa MarcAurele

          March 08, 2021 at 11:24 am

          It's the butter that makes it creamy and I haven't had the issue you are describing. You may need to add in a little more milk to get the right consistency. It sounds like yours may have been a little too thick.

    6. Ronda

      December 06, 2019 at 10:48 am

      I love baked goods and being on a low carb diet means I can’t have the stuff I make for everyone else so running across your recipes has been awesome! I have tried the chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and the cheesecake, both were really good. I slice everything up and leave a piece to try and freeze the rest to pull out as I want it. Can’t wait to try some more!
      Thank you ????

      Reply
    7. Sandy

      November 23, 2019 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      November 2019. I recently tried this recipe for the sugar free chocolate frosting - WOW!! It is wonderful.
      Thank You! Sandy

      Reply
    8. Lauren

      October 12, 2019 at 9:44 am

      Hi there,
      We have just made this recipe and it is AMAZING! Is it possible to make a vanilla buttercream icing? I need to make a vanilla icing for my daughter's birthday cake because I need to be able to colour it blue- any suggestions?
      Thanks so much

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        October 12, 2019 at 11:22 am

        You should be able to omit the cocoa and stevia and just use more powdered sweetener until the right consistency is reached.

        Reply
    9. Sara

      September 18, 2019 at 7:11 pm

      Love your recipes did you use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        September 18, 2019 at 9:45 pm

        I use salted, but if you like a sweeter frosting without the buttery flavor, you can use unsalted.

        Reply
    10. Kay

      August 28, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Hi can you use oat milk instead of almond milk as that's all I have for now

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 28, 2019 at 2:52 pm

        I don't see why not. Any milk substitute should be fine.

        Reply
    11. Karen

      August 04, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      Can anything be substituted for the Stevia glycerite or monkfruit powder?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 05, 2019 at 3:51 am

        You can use any sweetener equivalent, but you may need to make adjustments if the consistency isn't right (adding more liquid for example).

        Reply
    12. Marina Hildebrand

      August 02, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      This is a kick ass frosting recipe!! I eat keto & my fit husband does not. He will not touch anything if it tastes of chemical. This did not, so yes he ate most of this the chocolate zucchini cake with this frosting. I'm a bit surprised to read earlier posters say this is bitter & chemically. I sniff a rat.
      I am extremely picky about wasting time & $ on low carb sweet recipes. You have hit this one out of the park. Thank-You!!

      Reply
    13. Olga P Aguilar

      August 02, 2019 at 9:06 am

      I just tried your low carb chocolate cake with this frosting. Delicious. Am taking some to meet with family for breakfast.. I know they will like it. It’s not the real thing but, honestly, I thought it was better. Did not use coconut oil as I did not have any but it tasted just as good. You could eat with a spoon. Taste just like a mousse. Thank you so much for helping us stay on plan. God bless you.♥️

      Reply
    14. Debbie

      June 12, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is an AWESOME recipe!! Have made a few times .. I could just eat it out of the bowl - oh, wait, that IS what I do!! A great "fat bomb" when eaten alone or as a "dip" for pecans!! Yummmm ? (and I think a serving is 2 Tablespoons, right?)

      Reply
      • Sinea

        July 15, 2019 at 11:01 am

        ooh.... a dip for pecans? Now that is my kind of treat!

        Reply
    15. Tory

      June 02, 2019 at 7:46 am

      Came out very bitter from the stevia.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 02, 2019 at 8:27 am

        You can add in some monk fruit drops to make it taste better if needed.

        Reply
    16. Lynne

      May 22, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      The absolute closest chocolate frosting recipe to the high carb version that I've tried! I barely noticed a difference. Being a little on the premenstrual side for the past couple of days, I was in dire need of chocolate. I saw this recipe so I could frost an individual sized low carb vanilla cake. I halved the recipe & it was the perfect amount. The only adjustments I made was since I already had unsweetened vanilla almond milk, I used it instead of plain. I also put a splash of heavy whipping cream & less than half a Tbsp of cream cheese in it. I had to omit the Stevia glycerite bc not only did I have none but I have no idea what that even is. ? Regardless, it was easy to make and still tasted incredible! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

      Reply
    17. H va

      April 07, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      I was hopeful after reading reviews. Terrible recipe. The sugar substitutes give the cake a chemical taste. Really not chocolaty tasting. Don't waste your time or money.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 08, 2019 at 7:02 am

        What sweetener did you use? If the one you like doesn't come in powdered form, you can always grind it up into a fine powder in a small blender (like a NutriBullet).The taste you are referring to could be the erythritol so you may want to try a sweetener without it such as Kakato.

        Reply
        • Sinea

          July 15, 2019 at 11:03 am

          Would the Swerve baking sweetner that is part stevia and part erithritol be less bitter?

        • Lisa MarcAurele

          July 15, 2019 at 5:31 pm

          Swerve is part erythritol and part ogliofructose sweetener. The taste depends on the individual. I don't find it bitter.

    18. Iliana

      March 01, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      So easy to make, so delish to taste, I love the recipe and the page

      Reply
    19. Maritza

      November 08, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Will try this for sure!
      what's the difference between stevia and stevia glycerite?
      Thanks for all the recipes, I enjoy them very much:)

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 09, 2018 at 4:27 pm

        The glycerite has glycerin in it and I find it gives a more sugar like feel.

        Reply
    20. Pat Conner

      October 26, 2018 at 10:11 pm

      Hi Lisa - Can't wait to make this for my family next week. Please tell me how you use cream cheese in this recipe - What is the quantity and does anything else need to be modified? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 27, 2018 at 7:04 am

        I usually just add an ounce or so. The only thing that varies in the recipe is the liquid (low carb milk) so that is what's adjusted to get the right consistency.

        Reply
    21. Judit Sohr

      October 06, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this frosting. It came out fantastic! I did decrease the stevia as we don't like things overly sweet. But it still came out amazing!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 06, 2018 at 6:35 pm

        Thanks for the recipe feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed the frosting!

        Reply
    22. Jan

      September 08, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      Love your recipes. Turn out great every time. Understand and appreciate advertising on your website but the political stuff? Cant see this as appropriate. It wont keep me from your wonderful recipes. Makes me sad that even our cooking websites are being used for political agendas. Can't seem to get away from it. Just a comment. Thanks for the fabulous recipes!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 09, 2018 at 8:56 am

        I'm not seeing political ads, but I think I can have them stopped.

        Reply
      • Jennifer

        September 21, 2018 at 11:56 am

        4 stars
        Adds that show on sites like these are based on the individuals personal search/browsing history. Ever wonder why you look for an item online and then see it EVERYWHERE? Its personalized.
        But, besides that, I'm having a hard time getting the icing "Fluffy". Thoughts?

        Reply
        • Lisa

          September 22, 2018 at 3:16 pm

          You may have too much liquid in the mixture. Adding more powdered sweetener usually helps, but you don't want too much of that.

    23. joe

      September 01, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      did not have an electric mixer
      did have willpower
      still made it work
      thanks!
      sugar-conscious family members thank you

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 02, 2018 at 7:06 am

        Awesome!

        Reply
    24. Marijane

      August 12, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      This frosting recipe is a keeper, for sure! I haven't done a lot of baking in my keto 1 1/2 year because so many of the things I tried just weren't good to me; either too bland on the savory side or not sweet enough on the sweet side. It has taken me this long to get brave enough to alter recipes to my taste. Which, by the way, I did Not have to do with this recipe! Thanks, Lisa, for being one of the brave and industrious souls who took the time to perfect recipes, and then share them with us slow or lazy learners!!!!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 13, 2018 at 8:47 am

        Thanks for writing in Marijane! I'm glad the frosting worked out for you. What I've found is that as people move along in their low carb journey, tastes for sweets can vary widely from person to person. That makes it very difficult to get a sweetener amount that pleases all. So, it's always best to adjust to your own tastes.

        Reply
    25. Sara

      July 23, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      This turned out EXACTLY how it should have. I followed the recipe to the letter. I kept thinking it was going to be too rich, but once it was all blended together, it was perfect!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 23, 2018 at 5:16 pm

        Awesome! I'm so glad the frosting came out for you.

        Reply
    26. Sara

      July 07, 2018 at 11:49 pm

      I tried this recipe and it turned out tangy. I added extra liquid splenda but it still is tangy. Suggestions?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 08, 2018 at 7:39 am

        It's hard to say without actually tasting and knowing the exact brands used.

        Reply
    27. Donna

      May 31, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      I'm making myself a low carb birthday cake and really wanted a low carb american chocolate buttercream. I've made this for years using confectioners sugar and was hoping to find a recipe that used powdered swerve to make this low carb. Winner winner! I didn't use the stevia because I don't like stevia and found the level of sweetness and consistency perfect w/o it. Thanks for a great buttercream frosting!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 31, 2018 at 8:40 pm

        Happy Birthday Donna! I'm so glad the frosting worked out for you. I sometimes use Swerve in it as well.

        Reply
    28. Penny

      March 26, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      OMG that is amazing! Thank you so much.

      Reply
    29. Alyssa Gobelle

      February 24, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      4 stars
      So this made so much frosting! We didn't know what to do with the extra and then I came up with a fantastic idea to use a small cookie scoop to portion out the frosting into little bon-bons, sprinkled it with generous amount of salt and froze them for delicious fat bomb snacks. 😀

      Reply
    30. Clarissa Maroudas

      February 19, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      I guess I messed up. It tastes delicious, but it's grainy from the erythritol. When you said, "1 cup powdered low carb sweetener or Sukrin Melis," that's what I used. Erythritol. Is that bad? New to this low carb game.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 20, 2018 at 6:04 am

        You may want to try sifting. The frosting shouldn't be grainy. I like to use powdered Swerve or Sukrin Melis and both give smooth results.

        Reply
    31. Timea Turai

      December 31, 2017 at 1:55 am

      4 stars
      I've made the frosting the second time today....I must remember for next time to put less xylitol in it, than what is the amount of sweetener....it was really sweet for us....mind you we've been sugar free for over 3 years by now....

      Reply
    32. Katie

      December 17, 2017 at 6:19 pm

      I know this is an older post. Would it be ok to sub coconut oil for the butter? Or do 1/2 cup almond butter and 1/2 cup coconut oil as someone else had mentioned with peanut butter? I’ve also used ripe avocado + cocoa powder in the past with chocolate frosting and had great success- would you recommend against using that here?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 18, 2017 at 5:11 am

        Avocado is a great sub for butter. I'm not sure if the coconut oil would work as well as it is very temperature sensitive.

        Reply
    33. Lucy

      November 10, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      When you say you add cream cheese or mascarpone to counter act the cooling effect of the erythritol when and how much do you add?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 11, 2017 at 6:58 am

        You only need like a tablespoon.

        Reply
    34. Rachel

      October 03, 2017 at 8:31 am

      I've been searching all over the web for a keto vanilla icing or buttercream for a birthday cake but haven't found much that wouldn't be more than 30g erithritol per serving. I've tried a plain cream cheese icing before but my father is requesting more of a normal icing for his birthday cake today. Could you help me?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 03, 2017 at 10:59 am

        You can try the cream cheese frosting I have. (There's no erythritol in it!)

        Reply
      • Pat king

        February 11, 2018 at 12:01 pm

        What can I use instead of powdered low carb sweetener or suckron Melissa??? This is all new to me but for a relative who is diabetic. Weather not good so did not want to go to store again!!!

        Reply
        • Lisa

          February 11, 2018 at 12:06 pm

          You can powder any granular sweetener in a small blender. I've done that before and it works out okay.

      • Gayle Ramirez

        May 21, 2018 at 9:15 pm

        I personally have been using the lakanto monk fruit sugar in place of the others. I find it tastes like regular sugar yet still sugar free.

        Reply
    35. nancey cassalia

      August 31, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      HOW MUCH IS A SERVING PLEASE??

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 01, 2017 at 6:01 am

        It works out to be a couple tablespoons

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      • Christine

        October 29, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        I'd like to know, too - how much is considered a serving??

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        • Lisa

          October 29, 2017 at 3:32 pm

          It's like 2 tablespoons or so.

    36. Janet

      August 11, 2017 at 12:03 am

      What is the difference between stevia and stevia glycerite? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 11, 2017 at 7:36 am

        Stevia glycerite is in a glycerine base so it's a thick liquid. It tastes a lot better to me than regular stevia extracts.

        Reply
    37. Alexa

      July 27, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      This frosting was delicious, only change I made was since I don't like dark chocolate, I only added one heaping 1/3 cup of cocoa powder! I could (and did) eat it with a spoon it is that good! Oh and I did also add two Tablespoon of cream cheese as well.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 28, 2017 at 5:02 am

        Thanks for sharing! I find that adding cream cheese lessens the taste of the erythritol.

        Reply
    38. Sara

      July 19, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      I used your chocolate butter cream recipe and loved it!!!! There was a strong cooling effect from the swerve but I was able to mask it by using 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil (food grade of course)

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 20, 2017 at 5:54 am

        Great idea on using peppermint!

        Reply
    39. Stacy

      July 17, 2017 at 7:39 am

      How much monk fruit powder to use if it's a pure monk fruit (no other sweetener added) instead of the stevia glycerite? I figure an equal amount would be way too much. I hope to make this Tuesday when my Amazon order of Swerve confectioner's is supposed to arrive. 🙂

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      • Lisa

        July 17, 2017 at 11:52 am

        I've actually found that the monk fruit powder is about the same sweetness as stevia glycerite. However, I'd recommend using half the amount, and slowly increase until the desired sweetness is reached.

        Reply
    40. mariema

      July 14, 2017 at 10:03 pm

      can you use some pb2 ? if so how much? thank you

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 15, 2017 at 1:52 am

        You could replace some of the cocoa or powdered sweetener with pb2.

        Reply
    41. Jamie

      April 07, 2017 at 7:02 am

      I don't know anything about eating low carb, etc. But would like to learn and try this with the choc. zucchini cake.

      What does a cooling effect mean? What is erythritol?

      If you use a confectioners sugar, why do you add the stevia / monk fruit?

      Do I use cream cheese for the conf. sugar or the stevia?

      Thank you so much for the assistance in explaining these to me!

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      • Lisa

        April 07, 2017 at 5:35 pm

        I use stevia and monk fruit to round out the sweetness and it helps get rid of the unpleasant taste of erythritol. The cooling effect is kind of a tingling sensation you get in your mouth with consuming erythritol. I'm not a fan of that and I have found adding a bit of cream cheese in frosting reduces or eliminates the effect.

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      • TLG

        October 19, 2017 at 4:05 pm

        The "confectioners sugar" is not sugar - it's powdered erythritol. Erythritol is not as sweet as sugar (about 75%), so the stevia is added to make the frosting sweeter.

        Reply
    42. Hangga

      March 22, 2017 at 2:55 am

      does this buttercream stay firm at room temperature ?

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      • Lisa

        March 22, 2017 at 7:06 am

        It did for me.

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        • Stacey T Welton

          April 15, 2017 at 7:01 pm

          Just made this and the cake for the first time! Do you store yours in the refrigerator?
          Thanks for sharing your amazing recipes!

        • Lisa

          April 15, 2017 at 8:00 pm

          I do store it in the fridge because of the frosting.

    43. Hangga

      March 22, 2017 at 2:54 am

      5 stars
      does this buttercream melt at room temperature ?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 22, 2017 at 7:06 am

        It won't melt at room temperature.

        Reply
    44. TONI ROE

      December 31, 2016 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      I have made your chocolate cake with this frosting several times and I love, love, love it. I am hypoglycemic and I have to watch my sugars. When I eat this it doesn't affect my sugars at all! Thank you so much for these recipes. Now you can have your cake and eat it too!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 31, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks Toni! I've very happy to hear that it doesn't affect your blood glucose too. 🙂

        Reply
    45. Rebecca

      November 20, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      Do you think I could use this to make a mistake to chocolate frosting? It should be just a matter of adding in a scant amount of mint extract but I'm worried it might exacerbate the cooling effect of the erythritol? Or maybe it would be a good cover up for it since the ml into also has a cooling effect? Thoughts? Also, will it set up firm after allowing to dry like a regular buttercream? Sorry for all the questions. Tinking of using it for Christmas cookies.

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      • Lisa

        November 20, 2016 at 7:56 pm

        The mint should be fine. I sometimes add cream cheese to offset the cooling taste of the erythritol.

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        • Christine Brantley

          April 15, 2017 at 4:02 pm

          5 stars
          How do you substitute in the cream cheese, do you put it in place of the butter?

        • Lisa

          April 15, 2017 at 5:46 pm

          You can add it in in place of some butter or in addition to.

        • Liz

          September 22, 2017 at 10:07 pm

          5 stars
          How much cheese cream do you add if butter has already been mixed in.

        • Lisa

          September 23, 2017 at 7:08 am

          You only need a tablespoon or two.

    46. Vicki

      October 19, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      I don't have stevia glycerite. The recipes says I can use powdered stevia. Is it still just 1 tsp?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 19, 2016 at 4:13 pm

        You can use about the same or a little less of the powder.

        Reply
    47. Julie

      October 03, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 03, 2016 at 2:43 pm

        I like to use salted, but unsalted is fine for a sweeter taste.

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        • Lori

          May 29, 2018 at 12:58 am

          Hi Lisa.
          I made this today and used salted butter. I just came back to the recipe to make sure I didn’t miss anything because the frosting ended up being way too salty. The texture was amazing but the saltiness was too much. My husband asked me to scrape it off. Besides using unsalted butter, any thing else I should do next time.

        • Lisa

          May 29, 2018 at 11:10 am

          I always use salted butter so I'm not sure.

    48. Reba

      August 17, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      I'm thinking Stevia [I use Kal brand] and arrowroot powder can sub for powdered "Swerve". This may sound weird but food grade diatomaceous earth [DE] also may sub. for the starch in powdered sugar. Just much less would do. It's flavorless and once I saw someone post it as a sub for flour when she was low while making baked goods..?..

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      • Lisa

        August 18, 2016 at 6:33 am

        Be careful with arrowroot. It can add a lot of unwanted carbs.

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        • Lynae

          September 02, 2016 at 4:57 pm

          Could I use heavy cream instead of almond milk? Would that make it creamier?

        • Lisa

          September 02, 2016 at 6:55 pm

          You can and it probably would. There's so much butter, I chose to use the lighter milk.

        • RachelH

          February 06, 2017 at 1:48 am

          If the intent is to provide *filler*, arrowroot may not be best choice. Tends to taste like raw starch . . . Did you try it?

    49. KCJ

      August 12, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      You mentioned using cream cheese or mascarpone to lessen the cooling effect. Can you detail how you use it (how much and/or replacing what)?
      Thx

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 12, 2016 at 9:02 pm

        You only need an ounce or two to help get rid of the erythritol aftertaste.

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        • Natalia

          November 10, 2016 at 7:50 pm

          In the recipe you didn't specify how much erythritol you added
          Also did you add the erythritol as a substitute for something?

        • Lisa

          November 11, 2016 at 5:44 am

          Natalia, erythritol is in the Swerve and Sukrin. You could sub those with plain erythritol if you wish, but you may want to add a little extra concentrated sweetener.

    50. Char

      August 09, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made a peanut butter chocolate buttercream by useing 1/2 c. Peanut butter and 1/2 cup of butter. Instead of 1 cup of butter.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 09, 2016 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks for sharing. That sounds delicious! Must give it a try 😀

        Reply
    51. Mart

      August 09, 2016 at 5:27 am

      Is there any substitute for the powdered swerve? Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 09, 2016 at 8:47 am

        You can use any powdered low carb sweetener that is a one-for-one sugar replacement. If it's granular, you'll want to finely grind it first into a powder.

        Reply
        • Johnnie J Hall

          April 06, 2017 at 12:29 am

          I use truvia baking blend make it to powdered sugar by adding T corn starch and blending it til it is powder makes great icing.

        • Lisa

          April 06, 2017 at 8:18 am

          Just be careful with corn starch as it adds carbs.

        • Sally

          August 16, 2017 at 11:19 am

          5 stars
          Also be careful of the baking blend as it contains actual sugar so it will affect your blood sugars.

    52. Diane

      August 06, 2016 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Let me just say this is fabulous! I just made it top my favorite low-carb chocolate cake. I made a few adjustments due to ingredients on hand and the fact that I don't like stevia. I used plain erythritol and made up the difference with liquid sucralose. I used heavy cream instead of the almond milk and only added one teaspoon of vanilla. This will be the only chocolate frosting I use! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 06, 2016 at 1:57 pm

        You're welcome Diane! It's been a favorite of mine for years, but hidden in with a cake recipe. Thanks for letting us know how your subs worked out!

        Reply
      • Misty

        April 11, 2017 at 10:14 pm

        Dianne, how Misty much erythritol and liquid Sucralose did you use to replace the stevia? I am not a fan if stevia either...

        Reply
    53. Linda @ The Fitty

      August 03, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I would just eat this with a spoon!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 03, 2016 at 4:20 pm

        I did do that! 😀

        Reply
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