These rich, individual molten chocolate lava cakes — a fudgy chocolate exterior with a warm, gooey chocolate center that flows when you dig in. They’re an indulgent high-protein dessert that feels luxurious but stays low carb.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Dramatic molten chocolate center
- Very high protein and intensely chocolatey
- Quick single-serve baking
- Elegant yet easy for date nights or meal prep
- Sugar-free and keto-friendly
Ingredients (Makes 4 individual cakes)
- ½ cup (115g) butter or coconut oil
- 4 oz (115g) sugar-free dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup (65g) allulose or powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (35g) chocolate whey protein powder
- 3 tbsp (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (15g) almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Generously grease 4 ramekins or oven-safe bowls.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and sugar-free chocolate together in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in sweetener, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and almond flour. Mix until smooth (batter will be thick).
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared ramekins. Bake 8–12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still jiggly and molten.
- Let cool 1–2 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges if needed. Serve immediately in the ramekins with a spoon.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 8–12 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition (Per Cake)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: 12g (high)
- Total Carbs: 9g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 24g
