Gluten-Free And Keto-Friendly: Duncan Hines Cups

Duncan Hines offers a range of keto-friendly products, including cake cups and baking mixes. The cake cups are single-serve, easy-to-prepare treats that are suitable for those following a keto diet. They come in three flavours: Birthday Cake, Walnut Fudge Brownie, and Double Chocolate Cake. The baking mixes are available in two flavours: Chewy Fudge Brownie and Yellow Cake. Both the cake cups and baking mixes are gluten-free and made without gluten-containing ingredients.

Ingredients and sweeteners used

Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Cups use a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, and dried egg whites. The sweeteners used are allulose, malitol (a low-calorie sugar substitute), and stevia.

The full list of ingredients for the Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Cake Cups in Birthday Cake flavour is as follows:

• Allulose
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Dried egg whites
• Palm oil
• Maltitol
• Leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda)
• Hydrogenated vegetable fat (palm kernel and/or palm oil)
• Modified cellulose
• Calcium carbonate
• Salt
• Polydextrose
• Natural flavour
• Calcium caseinate
• Glyceryl-lacto esters of fatty acids
• Milkfat
• Soy lecithin
• Vanilla extract
• Stevia sweetener (steviol glycosides)
• Radish juice (colour)
• Cabbage juice (colour)
• Gum arabic
• Spirulina extract (colour)
• Citric acid
• Curcumin (colour)

The Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Cake Cups in Double Chocolate flavour have a slightly different list of ingredients:

• Allulose
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Palm oil
• Dried egg whites
• Cocoa powder processed with alkali
• Maltitol
• Unsweetened chocolate processed with alkali
• Leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda)
• Cocoa butter
• Salt
• Stevia sweetener (steviol glycosides)
• Soy lecithin
• Vanilla extract
• Whole milk powder
• Natural flavour

The Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Classic Yellow Cake Mix contains the following ingredients:

• Erythritol
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Allulose
• Chicory root fibre (inulin)
• Leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda)
• Modified tapioca starch
• Salt
• Xanthan gum
• Stevia sweetener (steviol glycosides)
• Natural flavour

Nutritional value

Duncan Hines' Keto Friendly Cups are single-serve, easy-to-prepare sweet treats made for those following a keto diet. They are available in three flavours: Birthday Cake, Walnut Fudge Brownie, and Double Chocolate Cake.

The cups are gluten-free, containing no gluten ingredients, and may have a gluten-free claim on the packaging in the future.

Duncan Hines' Keto Friendly Cups are designed to be keto-friendly, meaning they contain less than 6 grams of net carbs and less than 1 gram of added sugars per dessert item. The cups are also low-calorie, with the Double Chocolate and Birthday Cake varieties containing 300 calories per cup, and the Walnut Fudge Brownie containing 380 calories per cup.

The fat content varies across the flavours, with the Double Chocolate containing 14 grams of fat per serving, the Birthday Cake containing 15 grams, and the Walnut Fudge Brownie containing 23 grams.

The cups use a combination of almond flour, coconut flour, dried egg whites, and sweeteners such as allulose, malitol, and stevia instead of sugar. The full ingredient list and nutritional information are available on the product's packaging and website.

The calorie count and fat content will vary depending on the ingredients and amounts added during preparation. For example, preparing the cups with butter or oil will result in a higher calorie count and fat content, reaching around 500 calories and 35-37 grams of fat per serving.

The net carbs are calculated as: total carbs minus dietary fibre, minus sugar alcohol, minus allulose or malitol. This information is listed on the product packaging.

Duncan Hines also offers Keto Friendly Baking Mixes in two flavours: Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix and Yellow Cake Mix. These mixes are also gluten-free and contain 4 grams of net carbs or less per serving and 0 grams of added sugar.

Preparation method

The Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Cups are single-serve, easy-to-prepare treats that are specifically designed for those on a keto diet. They are available in three indulgent flavours: Birthday Cake, Walnut Fudge Brownie, and Double Chocolate Cake.

The keto cups are simple to prepare and can be made in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare them:

• Add the required ingredients: Start by adding 2 tablespoons of cold water to the cup. Then, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted butter, avocado oil, or coconut oil. Stir the ingredients well to combine.
• Microwave: Place the cup in the microwave and heat it for one minute. The exact time may vary depending on your microwave's power, so adjust accordingly.
• Cool: Allow the cup to cool for about two minutes before consuming. This step is important to let the contents settle and cool down to a comfortable temperature for eating.
• Serve: Once cooled, your keto-friendly treat is ready to be enjoyed! You can also add some toppings or serve it with a scoop of keto-friendly ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.

It is important to note that the preparation instructions may vary slightly depending on the flavour of the keto cup you have purchased. Always refer to the packaging for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

Additionally, while the keto cups are designed to be gluten-free, it is essential to check the ingredient list to ensure that they are safe for your dietary needs. The packaging will provide detailed nutritional information and a full list of ingredients.

Availability

The Duncan Hines Keto Friendly Cake Cups are available in a variety of flavours, including:

• Birthday Cake
• Walnut Fudge Brownie
• Double Chocolate Cake
• Classic Yellow Cake

The cake cups can be purchased from a range of national retailers, including:

• Walmart
• Kroger and all Kroger-owned stores
• Food Lion
• Amazon.com

The suggested retail price for the cake cups is $2.29 per cup, although the actual cost may vary depending on the retailer.

Customer reviews

Duncan Hines' Keto Friendly Cups and Baking Mixes have received mixed reviews from customers. While some praise the products for being delicious, easy to prepare, and satisfying their sweet tooth, others have been less than impressed with the taste, texture, and nutritional content.

Positive Reviews

Many customers have left positive reviews for the Keto Friendly Cups and Baking Mixes, particularly mentioning how they enjoyed the taste. One customer said they "have been waiting for a keto frosting like this with fairly good ingredients" and that it "tastes amazing". Another customer praised the Classic Yellow Cake Mix, saying that it was "so easy to make and delicious". Some customers also mentioned that the products helped them satisfy their sweet cravings while sticking to their low-carb or keto diets.

Negative Reviews

However, there were also a number of negative reviews, with some customers complaining about the taste and texture of the products. One customer described the Double Chocolate Cake Cup as "bland, dry, grainy, and [having] false advertising", while another said the Classic Yellow Cake Mix was "absolutely horrid" and that the texture was "like cornbread, not sponge cake". Some customers also took issue with the nutritional content, saying that the products had too much sugar and too many calories and were not truly low-carb or keto-friendly.

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