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Chocolate Lava Cake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious chocolate lava cake that’s easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour (14 g / 0 oz)
  • 1 tbsp collagen powder (10 g / 0 oz)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (57 g / ~0 oz)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or oil (14 g / 0 oz)
  • 12 tbsp sweetener
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (30 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder (1 g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F), no fan and grease a ramekin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg, melted butter, sweetener, cream (or milk), and vanilla.
  3. Add almond flour, collagen, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  4. Batter should be slightly thick but pourable. Adjust if needed.
  5. Pour into ramekin and add chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 11–12 minutes for molten center.
  7. Bake for 12–13 minutes for soft, fudgy texture.
  8. Bake for 13–14 minutes for more set cake.
  9. Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm for the best molten effect.
  • Adjust baking time based on your oven and desired texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg