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    Chocolate Chili Cupcakes

    Published: Apr 29, 2013 · Updated: May 6, 2021 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Low carb chocolate chili cupcakes are slathered with a creamy lime frosting for a delicious combination of taste and texture. Baked with almond flour, these cupcakes are low carb and gluten free.

    Chili goes so well with chocolate and enhances it's flavour. Add the fresh lime topping and you have a great combination for your palate.

    chili chocolate cupcakes

    How to make low carb chocolate chili cupcakes

    These low carb cupcakes are made with almond flour. If you want to bake with coconut flour use ½ cup.

    For the chili heat I've used a combination of cayenne pepper and cinnamon rather than chili pepper.

    ingredients for chili cupcakes

    This is a simple cupcake recipe. Simply mix and bake!

    The spice of chilli goes surprisingly well with chocolate...it gives it a little kick but does not overpower it.  You do not notice the chilli at first bite, but it suddenly creeps up on you as a delicious surprise.   Chocolate is often added to chilli's to give the flavour a bit of depth, so why not the other way around!  The lime topping is a nice contrast to the chocolate and spice taste too.

    Recipe Tips

    Replace the lime cream cheese topping with a chocolate ganache for a great low carb chocolate cupcake.

    Add chocolate chips for an extra chocolate taste.

    More low carb cupcakes

    Coquito Cupcakes

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    Chili Chocolate Cupcakes with Lime Topping

    Angela Coleby
    Low carb chocolate cupcakes with a hint of spices are topped with a lime cream cheese frosting.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cupcakes
    Cuisine Low Carb
    Servings 12 cupcakes
    Calories 291 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 4 medium eggs
    • ¼ cup monkfruit or other low carb sweetener
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ cup water

    Cream Cheese Topping

    • 3 tablespoons butter softened
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup allulose
    • 1 lime zest & juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat theoven to 180C/350F degrees.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, baking soda and salt together.
    • In another bowl mix the butter, water, eggs, monkfruit and spices.
    • Combinethe wet and dry ingredients together, and stir well.
    • Line a muffin tin with cupcake cases. Pour in mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes until firm.

    Make the topping

    • Whip the cream cheese and butter, cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the allulose and whip until blended.
    • Add the lime juice and zest and blend until smooth.
    • Spoon or pipe on the top of the chocolate chili cupcakes.

    Notes

    Makes 12 cupcakes at 4g net carbs including the frosting.
    How do we calculate the nutrition info?
    These nutrition facts listed are determined using nutrition information from the USDA Food Database. Our nutrition facts are accurate, but if you are using different products, please make your calculations. Net carb count is calculated by subtracting both fiber and sugar alcohols because they don’t raise blood sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gFiber: 3gCalcium: 103mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Christine Tilling

      January 25, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      can you use coconut sugar with your recipies

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      • Divalicious

        January 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm

        Yes you can.

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    2. glutenfreepeach

      May 01, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      I love the combination of chocolate and chilli, and with the lime, these must taste really interesting.

      Reply
      • Divalicious

        May 01, 2013 at 5:08 pm

        I loved the blend of taste..hope you do too!

        Reply
    3. serif and spice

      April 30, 2013 at 4:46 am

      I love spicy and sweet together. I am pinning this for later!

      Reply
      • Divalicious

        May 01, 2013 at 5:08 pm

        Fab! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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