Keto Chocolate Lava Cake: Best 5-Minute Almond Flour Dessert
A warm, rich, and deeply satisfying keto chocolate lava cake made with almond flour and zero sugar, ready in just five minutes. Perfect for cozy nights or when you need a quick, indulgent low-carb dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute (microwave) or 10-12 minutes (oven)
- Total Time: 6 minutes (microwave) or 15-17 minutes (oven)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (28g) almond flour, super-fine blanched
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (20g) powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon (15g) sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Grease two 6-ounce ramekins with butter or coconut oil. Dust with a pinch of cocoa powder and tap to coat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a mixing bowl (microwave 20-30 seconds or stovetop). Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in 2 tablespoons of powdered sweetener until smooth and paste-like.
- Add 1 large egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
- Fold in 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined. Batter should be thick and fudgy.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins. If using, press a few sugar-free chocolate chips into the center of each.
- Cook: Microwave one ramekin at a time on high for 45-60 seconds (edges set, center jiggly). Or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Let rest in ramekin for exactly 1 minute.
- Unmold by placing a plate upside down over the ramekin, flipping quickly, and lifting the ramekin. If stuck, run a thin knife around the edge.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Don’t overbake; the center should be jiggly. Use room temperature ingredients. Grease ramekins well to prevent sticking. Let rest 1 minute before unmolding. For extra gooey center, add sugar-free chocolate chips. Microwave timing varies; start with 45 seconds and adjust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
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