Description
A rich, fudgy, single-serving chocolate lava cake that is ready in just 5 minutes. This low-carb, gluten-free dessert features a molten center and uses simple pantry ingredients like almond flour and dark chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup (25g) super-fine almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2–3 tablespoons (20-30g) keto sweetener (erythritol/monk fruit blend)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Butter the inside of a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug and dust with a teaspoon of almond flour, tapping out excess.
- In the mug, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy, resembling brownie batter.
- Drop the dark chocolate chips into the center of the batter. Press them gently into the middle without mixing them in to create the lava pocket.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes (adjust based on wattage: 2.5 mins for 1000+ watts, 4 mins for 700-800 watts). The edges should be set but the center jiggly.
- Let the cake rest for 1 minute to allow the center to thicken into a gooey consistency.
- Serve immediately, optionally topped with whipped cream or sugar-free syrup.
Notes
Microwave wattage significantly affects cooking time. Start with 2.5-3 minutes and check for a jiggly center; overcooking will solidify the lava. Do not overmix the egg to avoid incorporating too much air. The 1-minute resting period is crucial for the texture. For oven baking, use ramekins at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 12
Keywords: keto, low carb, chocolate lava cake, mug cake, gluten-free, grain-free, quick dessert, microwave dessert, sugar-free