I discovered this Healthy Molten Chocolate Lava Cake by Not Enough Cinnamon and have been using it on repeat ever since.
This molten chocolate lava cake recipe is perfect for any occasion. If you’re looking for a quick, delicious chocolate treat that’s also on the healthier side, this is the one for you!
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake (2 servings)
What you need:
- 4 oz (1 baking bar) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 ½ Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup almond flour
What you do:
- Preheat oven to 435F
- Place 2 ramekins (ideally 4″) on a baking sheet, grease the ramekins with about ¬Ω tsp of coconut oil and set aside.
- Place chocolate and remaining coconut oil in a double broiler, saucepan or medium microwave friendly bowl. Melt slowly on low-medium heat on stovetop or in the microwave with 30 seconds increments, stirring well in between each increment. Set aside and let cool.
- Crack the eggs in a large bowl and with a hand mixer, mix until they are foamy.
- Add cooled melted chocolate to the eggs and mix on low speed to incorporate. Add almond flour and mix until just combined.
- Spoon mixture into the 2 prepared ramekins
- Bake for 6 minutes and remove from the oven (even if you think they’re not done, trust the process). Over-baking will make the cakes firm and not the gooey molten version we’re looking for.
- Let them cool for about 15 minutes and serve (they will fall apart if you eat them straight out of the oven).
- Keep the leftovers in the fridge. The cakes will harden but they will still be fudgy, rich and delicious!
Tips:
- You can enhance the flavour by adding a pinch of cinnamon, chili and/or some vanilla extract to the batter.
- If you want a sweeter version, add 1- 2 Tbsp of coconut sugar to the batter before baking
- Optional: garnish with berries of choice (raspberries, strawberries or blackberries work well)
If you’re after a quick, no-bake way to satisfy that chocolate craving, try my Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Need something for a crowd—or just love a rich, fudge-style dessert that isn’t overly sweet? My Butternut Chocolate Fudge Cake has you covered. Enjoy!
