Chocolate Lava Cake

Recipe makes 6 cakes

Ingredients:

1 (100g) 85% unsweetened dark chocolate bar
1 stick (114g) unsalted butter plus 1 Tbsp melted, for greasing
3 large eggs (150g)
½ cup (85g) granulated sweetener of choice (or to taste)
1 Tbsp (7g) almond flour
1 scoop (40g) HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia
Pinch salt
Raw cacao powder, for dusting
Fresh raspberries, to garnish (optional)
Fresh mint leave, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Lightly brush 6 ramekins with melted butter and dust with cocoa powder; set aside.

Melt chocolate and butter; stir to combine and set aside.

Whisk eggs and sweetener together, then, whisking continuously, slowly add the chocolate and butter mix, almond flour, HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia, and salt.

Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins and bake for about 9 minutes (do not overcook, the top should be still jiggly).

Run a knife around the edge of each cake, then carefully flip onto serving plates. Garnish with raspberries and mint leaves and serve.

The cakes can be stored covered in the fridge or frozen, then baked straight from frozen.

Nutritional breakdown per servings (Recipe makes 6 cakes)
298 Calories
7.9g Protein
28.8g Fat
4.6g Fiber
22g Total Carbs
1.6g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.