Keto Chocolate Lava Cake
Individual chocolate cakes with tender edges and warm, flowing centers, made with unsweetened chocolate, almond flour, and erythritol.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Grease two ramekins with ¾ tsp (4 gr) of the butter and place them on a baking sheet.
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Step 2
Combine the remaining 2 ½ tbsp (38 gr) butter with the unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Step 3
Whisk the eggs, erythritol sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl until slightly thickened and evenly combined.
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Step 4
Slowly whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until glossy and uniform.
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Step 5
Fold in the almond flour and cocoa powder just until no dry streaks remain.
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Step 6
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.
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Step 7
Bake at 220°C until the edges are set but the centers still look soft and move slightly when gently shaken.
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Step 8
Rest the cakes for 1 minute, then serve directly in the ramekins while warm.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Use pasteurized eggs for molten centers, prevent raw egg from contaminating other foods or surfaces, and serve the cakes promptly while warm.
Risk factors
- raw egg handling
- intentionally soft cake centers
- hot ramekins and melted chocolate