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Healthy Chocolate Lava Cakes

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Ever wanted to wow everyone with a dessert that's both drool-worthy and kind of good for you? Meet your new best friend: homemade chocolate lava cakes with that gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center. These cakes aren't just packed with chocolatey goodness, but they've got some healthy twists, too. So you can enjoy them without feeling too guilty! Make this chocolate lava cake recipe today!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 433

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips Hu Kitchen for paleo
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • toppings: powdered sugar vanilla ice cream, and raspberries.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F and grease 4 8oz ramekins well. I also placed a small round piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each to ensure easy release.
  2. In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt in 30 seconds increments until fully melted.
  3. Pour into larger bowl and whisk in two eggs and one egg yolk. Then whisk in coconut sugar and vanilla.
  4. Stir in almond flour and salt.
  5. Divide evenly into 4 ramekins.
  6. Bake for 12 minutes or until top is jiggly but not wet looking. Let rest one minute.
  7. Use a knife to run around the edge of the ramekin. Add a small plate on top of the ramekin and using oven mitts or a towel, flip cake upside down. Let rest 30 seconds before removing the ramekin.
  8. Top with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, and raspberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 184IUCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Grease Ramekins Well and Use Parchment: Make sure to grease your ramekins really generously and add a small round piece of parchment paper at the bottom of each one. This is the key to getting those gorgeous cakes to release cleanly without sticking.
  • The Top Should Jiggle, Not Look Wet: You're looking for a top that's set and jiggly, not raw-looking — this is your signal that the outside is baked through while the gooey molten center is still perfect. Overbaking means no lava!
  • Prep Ahead for Stress-Free Entertaining: You can assemble these in their ramekins up to a day in advance and keep them covered in the fridge. Just pop them straight into the oven when you're ready, which makes them totally doable for a dinner party.

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