Two Ingredient Sugar Free Icing | Low Carb Frosting Recipe

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If you're a dessert enthusiast, you'll absolutely love the perfect sweetness and texture of this easy to make two ingredient sugar free frosting!

What Makes This Two Ingredient Sugar Free Icing So Perfect?

Low Carb- Only 3 carbs per serving.
Easy- Pour the ingredients into a bowl, mix, and serve.
Fast- It is seriously ready to eat in less than 30 minutes (5 to be exact).
Minimal Ingredients- Less than five ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen if you're eating low carb.
Low Calorie- Best of all? 33 calories for two servings (enough for 2 mini cupcakes or 1 cupcake/brownie), and zero sugar. Gotta love it.

I'm a cake addict. If I were dying, and you wanted to bring me back to life, you should offer me one of two things: either cake or chicken biryani, because either of the two would likely bring me back to life for one last bite.

I tried cake on my cheat days and paid for it with joint pain. The combination of fat, sugar, and wheat appears toxic to my body. I was delighted to have found a gluten-free, low-sugar version of Brownies, which I am going to try as cupcakes soon. The missing element was still the frosting.

I'd tried the cream cheese, peanut butter recipes you see floating around, and they were completely not working for us. They tasted weird. I'd also seen delicious-looking recipes with coconut oil, but they added hundreds of calories, and I can't afford that.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

4 ounces Heavy Whipping Cream
1 TBSP Sugar Free Pudding

Yep. That's it.

How To Make Sugar Free Frosting

Whip. Beat the two ingredients together until stiff peaks form. That's it! Use in place of icing or frosting for cupcakes and brownies.
Store. Makes about 1/2 cup of frosting, which should be enough for 24 mini cupcakes if you use a dab. If you want to drown yours in icing, then double up the recipe. With the calories as low as they are, you can afford to.

No really, that's all we did to make Two Ingredient Sugar Free Frosting. It tasted amazing! If you've ever had whipped cream icing on cakes bought from stores and enjoyed it, you'll love this.

Tips And Tricks

Making low carb frosting is all about balancing flavor, sweetness, and texture without relying on traditional sugar. To help you whip up the perfect creamy topping, here are some tips and tricks:

Whip at the right speed. Start slow to incorporate ingredients evenly, then increase speed to get fluffy, stable frosting.
Thin as needed. If frosting is too stiff, add a splash of heavy cream.
Chill before piping. If you're using it for decorating, let the frosting rest in the fridge for 15–20 minutes so it firms up and holds its shape better.

How Long Does It Last?

We weren't sure the Two Ingredient Sugar Free Icing would hold its shape over time, so my husband took a picture of it when it was freshly made, as well as an hour later.

There was no degradation. It holds its shape, stays firm, and delicious.

Can You Freeze It?

Yes, you can freeze sugar-free frosting made with heavy whipping cream and sugar-free pudding mix.

Thanks to the pudding mix acting as a stabilizer, it usually holds up better than plain whipped cream frosting. Still, you may notice it’s a little softer after thawing, so it’s best used for filling cakes, topping cupcakes, or as a dessert layer rather than for detailed piping.

What Can You Eat This Sugar Free Frosting On?

Well, other than a spoon (don't pretend you haven't tried it) there are SO many options to enjoy this sugar free icing with.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Dip your Air Fryer Churros in it
Slather it on top of Air Fryer Brownies
Top your Keto Carrot Cake
Swap out the ganache on your next Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Why is my sugar free frosting runny?

Your sugar-free frosting is runny most often because the base isn’t cold enough or it hasn’t been whipped to the right stage. Heavy whipping cream needs to be very cold (and so should the bowl/beaters) to reach stiff peaks and hold shape.

To fix it, chill everything, whip longer to stiff peaks, and refrigerate the frosting briefly so it firms up before piping or spreading.

Does sugar free frosting need to be refrigerated?

Yes, most sugar-free frosting should be refrigerated, especially any sugar-free whipped frosting with heavy cream or sugar-free frosting with pudding mix. Dairy-based frostings are perishable, and they also hold their shape better when chilled.

Keep it covered in the fridge and let it sit at room temperature briefly before spreading if it’s too firm. For decorated cakes or cupcakes, chilling helps the frosting stay stable longer, particularly in warm rooms.

Other Keto Frosting Recipes You'll Love

Do you love making sweet treats that still keep you on track with your low carb lifestyle? Try these other low carb icing recipes:

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