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    Home / Recipes / Dessert / Keto Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake

    Keto Nutella Chocolate Lava Cake

    January 20, 2023 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    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!

    chocolate lava cake with strawberry and mint

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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
    bite of lava cake in spoon with cake in background

    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.

    🛒 What’s in Keto Lava Chocolate Cake

    • Sugar-free nutella
    • Monk fruit/allulose
    • Super fine almond flour
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Butter
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recommended Tools

    • Saucepan
    • Bullet blender
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    🔪 How to Make Low Carb Lava Cake

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

    nutella melted in glass bowl with purple spatual

    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.

    chocolate lava cake on white plate

    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:

    • It makes the best Chocolate Nutella Brownies ever!
    • Spread on these Keto Biscuits
    • Make this delicious Nutella Mousse
    • As a sauce over Coffee Chip Ice Cream
    • As a dipping sauce for these Keto Lady Fingers
    • Serve it with your morning Keto Waffles
    bite of lava cake in spoon with cake in background

    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.

    More Keto Chocolate Recipes

    • Keto Chocolate Lasagna
    • Keto Chocolate Layer Cake
    • Silky Chocolate Avocado Mousse
    • Keto Chocolate Avocado Brownies
    • Keto Chocolate Pudding
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    chocolate lava cake with strawberry and mint

    Keto Nutella Lava Cake

    This rich and decadent Keto Chocolate Lava cake is moist and fluffy with a gooey molten Nutella center.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Dessert
    Calories: 432
    Servings: 2

    INGREDIENTS

    • 3 ounces sugar-free nutella
    • 2 tablespoons monk fruit/allulose
    • 2 tablespoons super fine almond flour
    • 2 whole eggs
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

    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.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Nutella Lava Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 432 Calories from Fat 333
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 37g57%
    Saturated Fat 15g94%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 16g32%
    * 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, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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