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Keto Chocolate Lava Cake

Prep Time 10 minutes
12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

  • Sugar-free dark chocolate 85–100% cocoa
  • Unsalted butter
  • Eggs
  • Almond flour
  • Keto-friendly sweetener erythritol or monk fruit blend
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Optional: espresso powder

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Ramekins or oven-safe molds
  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Oven

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the sugar-free chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Mix Eggs and Sweetener
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the keto sweetener until pale and slightly thickened.
Combine Chocolate and Eggs
  1. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Sift in almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Fold gently until just combined.
Add Vanilla
  1. Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Fill the Ramekins
  1. Divide the batter evenly among prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake
  1. Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 9–12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should remain soft.
Rest Briefly
  1. Let the cakes rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Facts and Total Calories

(Approximate per serving)
  • Calories: 360
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 30g
  • Total Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Net Carbs: 5g
Values may vary based on ingredient brands.