Satisfy the chocolate lover in you with this Keto Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe! Fluffy, super-moist outside... ooey, gooey incredibly rich molten chocolate on the inside. Ready in just 6 minutes. This is one low carb chocolate craving you can have guilt free!
Who doesn't love chocolate? Especially MOLTEN LAVA CAKES? Now with this super-easy recipe, you can satisfy that sweet tooth in no time. 6 minutes to be exact!
Fluffy, super-moist outside... ooey, gooey chocolate goodness on the inside! Being a chocolate lover never felt so good!
Let's get started!
HOW TO MAKE KETO CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
First, in a ramekin or mug...melt the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Swirl the butter around the inside of the ramekin so it creates a non-stick coating.
Add the almond flour, swerve, cocoa powder, baking powder and beaten egg to the ramekin.
Make sure to mix well!
Now you can place your chocolate squares in the center.
I used 4 little "squares" of a Lily's chocolate bar.
Microwave on high or 60 seconds, being sure not to overcook.
We don't want that because then your cake will be dry.
Carefully turn the ramekin upside down onto a plate and let the cake fall out.
You may need to help it a little with a spoon.
Sprinkle the top of the keto lava cake with powdered sweetener if desired.
You know I'm all about keeping things simple! It doesn't get much simpler than that!
Satisfy that sweet tooth with this over-the-top keto chocolate dessert! Yummy!
ALTERNATIVES TO ALMOND FLOUR
Sunflower seed flour is a 1 for 1 substitute for almond flour and it can be found on Amazon. Coconut flour can also be used but you would only use 1 Tablespoon.
Some other keto friendly dessert recipes:
- Chocolate Pudding Keto Pie- Chocolate keto pie is a silky smooth and sugar free
- To Die For Keto Brownies-So rich that a few bites is all you need to get your chocolate fix.
- Keto Mug Cake Chocolate or Vanilla-This chocolate keto mug cake is another one of my favorite quick treats
- 10 Low Carb and Keto Desserts for any occasion - 15 of my top keto dessert recipes, all in one place.
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Keto Chocolate Lava Cake - 6 Minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 3 Tablespoons almond flour (click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
- 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Granular Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 Egg, beaten
- splash of Vanilla
- 4 Squares Lily's Dark Chocolate Bar
Instructions
- In a ramekin or mug, melt the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds. Swirl the butter around the inside of the ramekin to create a non-stick coating. Add the almond flour, swerve, cocoa powder, baking powder and beaten egg.
- Mix well. Place the chocolate squares in the center.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds, being sure not to overcook. If you overcook it, it will be dry.
- Carefully turn the ramekin upside down onto a plate and let the cake fall out. You may need to help it a little with a spoon.
- Sprinkle the top with powdered sweetener if desired.
Jennifer's tips
- BUTTER: This is a must or coconut oil. You will have a dry cake if you omit.
- ALMOND FLOUR ALTERNATIVE: Sunflower seed flour can be substituted for the almond flour if you have a nut allergy. Coconut flour can also be used but you would only need 1 tablespoon.
- LILY'S CHOCOLATE: I have found this on amazon, at Kroger, Whole Foods, and Walmart. If you cannot find it, you can use an 85% cacao dark chocolate bar. Be sure to account for the extra carbs.
- BAKING INSTRUCTIONS: bake in a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until the outer edge is set (a toothpick will come out clean)
- MICROWAVE: The microwave I use has a wattage of 1000W
- NUTRITION: for 1 lava cake with 10g of Lily's chocolate in the center.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.
Angela says
My daughter made one for her and me for Valentines Day and we did not regret it! She microwaved them, so the edges were a little dry, but we drizzled some heavy cream on it. 🤷🏼♀️ Just about perfect!
Mine had Lily’s Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate for the center, and my daughter’s was Bake Believe Milk Chocolate.
Barbara McCloud says
Made this for my son he couldn't believe it was keto. Everyone loves them. Thank you so much for all of your recipes.
Ashley says
Thanks for this great recipe, that is super indulgent!! When everyone is yelling "DO IT BETTER" this is what I'm calling better! 😉
Emily Liao says
This lava cake was amazing! So decadent and perfect for when I'm craving something chocolatey.
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says
Hello, Valentine's Day! I will so make this recipe - two for myself and probably 3-4 for my hubby! Main course is overrated anyways right?
Demeter says
Nothing better than getting to the middle of this delicious cake! I love it!
Tonje says
This is the best microwave cake I have ever had. Amazing!
Alyisa says
Hi there! I do not own a microwave but would like to make this, do you think I could put this in the over at 325 or 350 for 10 minutes or so? If you aren't sure, I will play around with it. But, I have to tell you, I love your recipes, keep them coming, I rely on them heavily and have never found one that I do not like :).
Alyisa says
Never mind...I just saw your instructions above, I should have kept reading.
Emily says
Oh my gosh. I'm totally drooling over this and I don't even eat keto. YUM!
Taylor says
What keto dreams are made of! Love how gooey and delicious this is!
jenniferbanz says
Yes! The chocolate bar in the center is the key!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Oh I have everything in the house to maket his today its a must love this recipe thank you
Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale says
I have been cutting back on flour and sugar. I am so excited to find this recipe. It is nice to have a "cheat" dessert without really cheating! I can't wait to make this.
jenniferbanz says
I'm going to be "testing" this keto chocolate lava cake for a while lol
Caroline says
This looks wonderful! I'm not a huge dessert person in general, but I do have a bit of a soft spot for oozing chocolate (no pun intended) so this sounds just my kind of thing. I love baking with almond flour as well.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
What a great idea - my nephew is diabetic, so he's always looking for low carb treats. I'm sharing this one with him.
Lisa Huff says
LOVE chocolate cakes with almond flour!! And I have almond flour in the house right now, so great timing!!
jenniferbanz says
you are going to love this keto chocolate lava cake!
Kathy Johnson says
You mention cocoa in the recipe but not in the ingredients..can sugar free chocolate chips used instead of chocolate bar..how much?
jenniferbanz says
Sorry about that! It's 1 tablespoon. You can use sugar free chocolate chips but when I tried it, it didn't give me the molten center I was looking for. I would try 1 tablespoon.