Description
A rich, fudgy, and gooey keto chocolate lava cake made with almond flour. This gluten-free dessert is ready in 20 minutes and satisfies chocolate cravings without derailing low-carb progress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) finely ground blanched almond flour
- 4 ounces (115g) sugar-free dark chocolate (70-85% cocoa)
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup (30-40g) erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter 4-6 small ramekins and dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Place on a baking sheet.
- Chop chocolate into chunks and combine with butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk whole eggs, egg yolks, sweetener, salt, and almond extract until pale and slightly frothy.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk gently until combined.
- Fold in almond flour and baking powder with a spatula until just combined. Fold in espresso powder or chocolate chips if using.
- Distribute batter evenly among ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be set and puffed, but the center should remain soft and jiggly.
- Let cool for 2 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto plates. Serve immediately with heavy cream or powdered erythritol.
Notes
Timing is critical; check at 12 minutes to ensure a gooey center. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Do not use almond meal as it creates a gritty texture. You can prep the ramekins up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate, adding 1-2 minutes to bake time if cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lava cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
Keywords: keto, chocolate lava cake, almond flour, gluten-free, low-carb, sugar-free, dessert, quick dessert, fudgy