How to Make Low Carb Chocolate Frosting

Frosting is one of the most delicious ways to enhance cakes, cookies and even brownies. However, frosting has a high sugar and carbohydrate content. That makes it off limits for most dieters. In this article, we will discuss how to make low carb chocolate frosting so that you can have your cake--and eat it too!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
• 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
• 8 tbsp. Softened Unsalted Butter
• 6 packets Sugar Substitute
• 1 tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• Mixing Bowl
• Wire Whisk
• Electric Mixer
• Pot
• Spoon

How to Make Low Carb Chocolate Frosting

1. Set the stove burner to high, and place a medium pot on it. Heat the chocolate in the pot. Stir constantly to avoid scorching the chocolate on the bottom of the pan.
2. Cool the chocolate on the counter. Let it sit just until the liquid is no longer bubbling or particularly hot to the touch. Don't let it sit until it hardens, however.
3. Whisk together the chocolate and the cream. They should make a smooth, light brown mixture.
4. Chocolate frosting is perfect with a buttery yellow layer cake. Adjust the stove setting to medium.
5. Beat in the butter, sugar substitute and cocoa powder. Stir in both the chocolate and vanilla extracts. The icing will become smooth and fluffy.
6. Eat a spoonful as a delicious treat, or use it to garnish cakes and cookies. This icing has 3.5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Try putting this frosting on a low-calorie cupcake for an unbeatable treat!
• Don't consume too much of this frosting. Everything in moderation.