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The Best Keto Chocolate Lava Cakes

Keto chocolate lava cakes are the insanely delicious gourmet dessert you've been waiting for and are only 5g net carbs per serving! When the molten keto lava cake hits your tongue, you are hit with a dreamy, intense chocolate flavor you can't forget.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 326 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces 100% dark chocolate
  • 4 Tbsp (or 2 oz) butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Generously butter 3 (4 oz) or 2 (6oz) ramekins or custard cups and dust with cocoa powder; Set aside.
  2. Microwave chocolate and butter in medium microwaveable bowl on high for 1 min or until butter is melted. Whisk until chocolate is completely melted then whisk in the sugar until mixed through and lump-free. Add the egg and egg yolk, almond flour, and vanilla; whisk just until mixed through.
  3. Divide batter into ramekins and bake 10 minutes or until sides are firm and center is still soft and jiggly.
  4. Cool for about 2-3 minutes then eat out of the ramekins or Turn out onto a plate and serve with a dusting of powdered sweetener, keto ice-cream or whipped cream if desired. 

Notes

  • 5g net carbs is calculated by subtracting the fiber and half the sugar alcohols.
  • 5g net carbs is calculated by subtracting the fiber and half the sugar alcohols.
  • The sweetener: if using pre-sweetened chocolate (Lily’s) only use 2-3 tablespoons of sweetener
  • The sweetener: if using pre-sweetened chocolate (Lily’s) only use 2-3 tablespoons of sweetener
  • Sweetener substitutes: Can sub sugar with Monk fruit or xylitol. 
  • Sweetener substitutes: Can sub sugar with Monk fruit or xylitol. 
  • To make one: divide the recipe by in half by adjusting the serving size above. It will make a 6 oz lava cake. 
  • To make one: divide the recipe by in half by adjusting the serving size above. It will make a 6 oz lava cake. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1lava cake Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 651IU (13%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326

% Daily Value*

Serving 1lava cake
Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 651IU 13%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.