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A plate of Mini Lava Cakes with molten chocolate centers showing rich Individual Lava Cakes styled like Broma Bakery Lava Cake.

Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes (Healthier)


  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cakes 1x

Description

These single-serve Mini Chocolate Lava Cakes offer a gooey molten center with smarter ingredients and lighter touches. Perfect for cozy nights or romantic dinners, they deliver rich chocolate indulgence with healthier swaps.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 ounces 70–80% dark chocolate
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons almond flour
  • pinch of salt
  • coconut oil spray or olive oil
  • cocoa powder for dusting

  • Instructions

    1. Grease two 6-ounce ramekins with coconut oil spray and dust evenly with cocoa powder

    2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)

    3. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together over simmering water or in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth

    4. In a bowl whisk Greek yogurt, egg, egg white and vanilla extract until combined

    5. Stir in coconut sugar until the mixture is smooth

    6. Fold the melted chocolate into the yogurt mixture

    7. Gently fold almond flour and salt into the batter until thick and silky

    8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins

    9. Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers jiggle slightly

    10. Let cakes rest for one minute then invert onto plates and serve immediately

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cake
    • Calories: 280
    • Sugar: 15
    • Sodium: 45
    • Fat: 18
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 28
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 6
    • Cholesterol: 75

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