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Chocolate Lava Cakes or Molten Chocolate Cake is a combination of a flourless cake and a souffle. The decadent, delicious, oozing liquid chocolate center resembles lava in nature, hence the chocolate lava cake name. These chocolate lava cakes are very easy to make low carb using a very small amount of almond flour, sugar-free chocolate, and your favorite keto sweetener.
This recipe requires just 7 ingredients and is baked for about 10 minutes. Since they make the perfectly portioned size, you and your partner will each have your mini cake to enjoy!
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Keto Chocolate Lava Cake
These lava cakes are a fabulous way to indulge in a rich, chocolatey, decadent dessert. They come together in minutes and are made from pantry staples, so you can make them whenever the urge hits.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 1
Calories 394kcal
Author Naomi Sherman
2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract2 ounces sugar-free chocolate2 ounces butter plus extra for greasing ramekins1 tsp instant coffee granules1 tbsp almond flour2 tbsp Swerve confectioners
Pre-heat oven to 350⁰ F, fan-forced.
Using a stand mixer, beat the eggs and vanilla until thick and creamy.
Place the chocolate, butter, and coffee in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in bursts until melted and smooth.
Add the chocolate mixture to the eggs, beating on low until combined.
Fold the dry ingredients (almond flour and Swerve) through until well incorporated.
Grease two single-serve 1 cup ramekins very well.
Pour the batter into the two ramekins and bake for 8-12 minutes until the top has set but still jiggles. (Cooking time will depend on the size and shape of your ramekin)
Set aside for five minutes before upturning in a serving plate.
Serve with cream and berries, if desired.
These lava cakes will need to be eaten straight away and do not store well.
Sodium: 265mg | Calcium: 39mg | Vitamin A: 946IU | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 78mg | Cholesterol: 225mg | Calories: 394kcal | Saturated Fat: 21g | Fat: 38g | Protein: 9g | Carbohydrates: 6g | Iron: 1mg
Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending
on the specific brands of products used. We encourage everyone to check specific
product labels in calculating the exact nutritional information.
