Low Carb Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    6 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    21 min

Low Carb Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes

These low carb dark chocolate lava cakes are Paleo and Keto! You will love how quickly this whip up. No one will ever guess how easy they are because the result is so stunning and elegant! The high amount of healthy fats in these lava cakes will leave you satiated and keep you full. If you are having a small gathering for Christmas, these will make a great Keto Christmas dessert that you non-Keto guests will love too.

What other kinds of fat can I use?

If you are not concerned about keeping these Paleo, you can use melted butter instead of coconut oil. Butter and coconut oil make for the best flavor, but feel free to use ghee and avocado oil.

What kind of chocolate should I use?

Use a Dutch-processed cocoa powder for this recipe as a result is dark, rich, and beautiful. Other cocoa powders will work, but the color will be milk chocolate.

Serving suggestion

Pair this with a deliciously fatty Keto Coconut-Choc Fat Bombs https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/keto-coconut-choc-fat-bombs-.

  • Net Carbs

    6.5 g

  • Fiber

    3.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    33.7 g

  • Protein

    10.1 g

  • Fats

    27.3 g

315 cals

Low Carb Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    100% Cocoa Special Dark by Hershey's

    ⅔ cup

  • Coconut Oil

    Coconut Oil

    ⅓ cup

  • The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    ⅔ cup

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    4 large

  • Vanilla Extract

    Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon

  • Almond Flour

    Almond Flour

    3 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

21 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 F. Combine dark cocoa powder and coconut oil in a heatproof measuring cup or small bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the coconut oil is melted. Stir the cocoa powder and oil together until lump-free. Set aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and well combined. Add in the Swerve and whisk until lump-free.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add the chocolate mixture into the eggs and whisk well to combine. Add in the almond flour as well.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Spray 4 oz ramekins with nonstick spray and evenly pour the chocolate mixture into each ramekin.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Bake the ramekins for 6-7 minutes or until the desired doneness is achieved. If you like a more “lava” center, bake for a shorter amount of time. Add additional minutes if you want a cake more well done. Allow to cool slightly before serving, but serve cakes warm.
    Step 5

Comments 1

  • Kathy

    Kathy 4 years ago

    When do you add the vanilla? The recipe calls for vanilla but does not tell you when to add it?