Description
Indulge in a rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Lava Cake! This recipe delivers a warm, gooey chocolate center with a fudgy exterior, all while staying low-carb and keto-friendly. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Keto-friendly whipped cream or berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and flour (with almond flour) two ramekins.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the sweetener until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the almond flour and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Let cool for a minute or two before inverting onto plates.
- Serve immediately with keto-friendly whipped cream or berries, if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use a higher percentage of cacao in your unsweetened chocolate.
- The cooking time is crucial for the perfect lava center. Keep a close eye on the cakes during baking.
- If you don’t have ramekins, you can use oven-safe mugs.
- Store leftovers (if any!) in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g