🍫 Carnivore Lava Cake
Keto | Carnivore-Friendly | Grain-Free | Gluten-Free
🔸 Description:
This indulgent molten lava cake is a dream for carnivore and keto dieters alike. With no flour, minimal carbs, and packed with nourishing fats and proteins, it delivers all the richness of a traditional lava cake without straying from your eating plan. The inside stays deliciously gooey while the outside forms a firm cake-like shell.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 4 oz butter (grass-fed preferred)
- 4 oz unsweetened baker’s chocolate (100% cacao)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional – for extra richness)
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp beef gelatin (adds structure and chewiness)
- 1 tbsp powdered egg whites (adds fluffiness and lift)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp raw honey or a few drops of stevia (optional for sweetness)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Set to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease 2–4 ramekins or muffin molds with butter.
- Melt Butter & Chocolate:
- In a double boiler (or microwave), melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream if using.
- Mix Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole eggs, yolks, salt, sweetener (if using), gelatin, and powdered egg whites until smooth.
- Combine:
- Slowly whisk chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until well incorporated.
- Bake:
- Pour batter evenly into greased ramekins.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. The edges should be set but the center should still jiggle slightly.
- Serve:
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes.
- Carefully invert onto a plate or eat directly from ramekins.
📝 Notes & Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- If you want extra gooey centers, reduce baking time slightly.
- Refrigerate unused batter up to 2 days and bake fresh when needed.
- For strict carnivore: omit sweeteners, use only animal-based ingredients.
🍽 Servings:
- Makes: 2–4 small lava cakes
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8–10 mins
- Total Time: ~20 mins
🔍 Nutritional Info (Per Cake, assuming 4 servings):
(With cream and honey omitted)
- Calories: ~270
- Protein: ~8g
- Fat: ~24g
- Carbs: ~2g
- Net Carbs: ~1–2g (depending on sweetener)
✅ Benefits:
- High in healthy fats for energy
- Zero grains, zero gluten
- Supports low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets
- Gelatin supports joint & gut health
- Portable and meal-prep friendly
❓ Q&A:
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes! Use ghee or tallow instead of butter and omit the cream.
Q: Can I add flavor?
A: Yes — a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla (for non-strict carnivore) is lovely.
Q: Will it store well?
A: You can refrigerate for 2–3 days, but it’s best eaten warm and fresh.
Q: What if I don’t have gelatin or egg white powder?
A: You can skip them, but texture may be softer and less structured.