These Keto Lava Cakes are a chocolate lovers dream! Also known as chocolate pudding cakes or molten chocolate cakes, they have a rich, pudding-like center and are surprisingly quick and easy to make.
Grease 2 ramekins very well and place a small piece of parchment paper in the bottom of each ramekin to prevent sticking.
Place the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl*. Heat 30 seconds. Stir. Heat another 15 seconds then stir until completely melted. Can heat another 15 seconds if needed.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sweetener on high for 2 minutes.
Add the chocolate/butter mixture, blanched almond flour, and vanilla to the egg/sugar mixture. Mix well.
Divide the batter between the 2 ramekins and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the edges are firm and centers are starting to set but are still slightly soft and jiggly.
Let stand one minute. Then, run a butter knife around the edges and invert onto a plate. Garnish with Lakanto or Swerve Powdered Sweetener and fresh strawberries.
Notes
Sugar alcohol is added to the fiber to make the net carbs correct.
If you prefer not to use a microwave, simply place the chocolate chips and butter in a large heatproof bowl over simmering water, being sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir until completely melted then remove from heat.
Don't skip the parchment paper! If you skip the parchment paper, the bottom of the cake may stick to the ramekin and ruin all of your hard work! You don't need to be precise with the paper, just a small square piece on the bottom of the ramekin will work fine to help prevent sticking.
Watch the cakes very carefully while they're in the oven because timing is key... if they're over-baked they won't have a gooey center! Everyone's ovens are different, so watch them carefully. They are done when the edges are firm and only the very centers are slightly soft and jiggly.
The recipe calls for ¼ Cup of sweetener, which makes them pretty sweet. If you don't prefer super sweet desserts, reduce the sweetener to 2 Tbsp.