Keto Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake

This rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Lava cake is moist and fluffy with a gooey molten Nutella center. It’s what chocolate dreams are made of!

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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

  • Rich and fluffy chocolate cake
  • Thick and creamy chocolate “lava” oozing out
  • Makes beautiful presentation
  • Perfect for special occasions
  • Sugar-free and low carb
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Nutella lava cake has to be the champion of all low carb chocolate desserts. And you won’t believe how easy they are to make. These individual tender and moist chocolate cakes have a rich, homemade, warm Nutella center that deliciously oozes out when they are cut into.

Ready in under 15 minutes, lava cake is the perfect sugar-free dessert for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or for any special occasion. But it’s also easy enough for those weekend afternoons when your chocolate cravings hit.

lava cake with strawberry and mint on top

If you love the individual size of these chocolate cakes, you should also try these Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cakes and the bright and fluffy Mini Lemon Poppy Bundt Cakes.

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*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to Make Low Carb Lava Cake

Preheat oven to 450°F.

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Add the nutella into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds or until it is melted and runny.

Tip: If you don’t want to make your own sugar-free nutella, you can always use store bought instead.

eggs and sweetener whipped up in glass bowl with hand mixer

In a separate bowl, add in the eggs, vanilla extract and sweetener, then whisk using a hand mixer for 3 minutes until frothy and lighter in color.

Tip: If you don’t have a hand mixer, you can use a whisk, but it will take a bit longer.

nutella being poured into whipped eggs in glass bowl

Mix in the nutella.

lava cake batter with almond flour in glass bowl

Then mix in the almond flour, just until well combined.

chocolate lava cake batter being mixed with hand mixer

Take 2 (7 ounce) ramekins that have been well buttered and dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder and place them on a small baking sheet.

Tip: Adding a dusting of cocoa powder really helps the cakes release easily from the ramekins.

2 lava cakes in ramekins on baking sheet

Pour the batter into both ramekins and bake for 8-9 minutes or until the edges have set, but the center is still a little jiggly.

lava cake in white ramekin with knife running around the edges

Remove from the oven and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes, then loosen the cakes using a knife.  Invert the cakes onto small dessert plates.

ramekin inverted on white dish

Let them sit for another minute or so until they release the warm lava Keto cakes onto the plates.

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Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sweetener, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and/or fresh berries.

chocolate lava cake with powdered sugar on top

Serving Suggestions for Sugar-Free Nutella Cake

These cakes are perfect just as they are because the gooey center acts as the ideal sauce for the cake. But if you’re wanting to take these desserts to the next level, serve them with a scoop of some of this Keto Vanilla Ice Cream.

You can also serve with a dusting of sugar free powdered sweetener, topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, or topped with some of your favorite fresh berries.

lava cake with strawberry and mint on top

Why is it Called a Lava Cake?

This dessert is called lava cake simple because when you cut into it, the center oozes out like lava.

What is the Difference Between Molten Cake and Lava Cake?

Though the two names are often used interchangeably, but there are a few differences between a lava cake and molten cake.

Molten cake usually has a more dense, cakey texture, while lava cake is fluffier and lighter. Also, most often, molten cake is made in a single, round cake size pan, while lava cakes are made in individual ramekins

overhead view of chocolate lava cake on white plate with strawberry and mint on top

Is Nutella Allowed on Keto? Is Nutella High in Carbs?

Regular, store-bought Nutella is not recommended for Keto. A two tablespoon-sized serving contains over 20 carbs, with 21 grams of sugar, the equivalent of 5 teaspoons of sugar.

By making this Sugar Free Nutella recipe, you can enjoy your favorite hazelnut spread guilt-free with only 2 net carbs per serving.

Other Delicious Ways to Use Homemade Sugar-Free Nutella

Once you taste this delicious hazelnut chocolate spread, you’re going to want to make a double batch. Here are some wonderful, low carb ways you can put it to good use:

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What if I Don’t Have Ramekins?

If you don’t have individual ramekins, you can make this recipe in smaller portions in silicone muffin pan. Keep in mind, because they are smaller, they will take less time to cook, so be sure and keep an eye on them.

What is a Lava Cake Made of?

Traditional lava cake is made with flour, sugar, eggs and some sort of chocolate.

For this sugar free version, almond flour, Keto Nutella and a sugar substitute is used to make sure even those following a strict Keto diet can enjoy them.

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Keto Nutella Lava Cake

This rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Lava cake is moist and fluffy with a gooey molten Nutella center.
5 from 1 vote
Author: Julianne
Servings 2
PREP 5 minutes
COOK 8 minutes
TOTAL 13 minutes

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Add the nutella into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds or until it is melted and runny.
  • In a separate bowl, add in the eggs, vanilla extract and sweetener, then whisk using a hand mixer for 3 minutes until frothy and lighter in color.
  • Mix in the nutella, then mix in the almond flour, just until well combined.
  • Take 2 (7 ounce) ramekins that have been well buttered and dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder and place them on a small baking sheet.
  • Pour the batter into both ramekins and bake for 8-9 minutes or until the edges have set, but the center is still a little jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to rest for 1-2 minutes, then loosen the cakes using a knife. Invert the cakes onto small dessert plates and let them sit for another minute or so until they release onto the plates.
  • Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sweetener, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and/or fresh berries.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t want to make your own sugar-free nutella you can use store bought instead.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 432kcal
Nutrition Facts
Keto Nutella Lava Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
432
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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