1 Minute Molten Lava Cake

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1 Minute Molten Lava Cake
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02.08

Ah Valentine's, the most romantic day of the year!

Love in the air, sultry music in your ears, warm, rich fudgey chocolate in...

The microwave??

Whelp, at least in my world! And, in my world, every day can be the most romantic day of the year. I enjoy celebrating Valentine's with anyone I love, but ultimately, we shouldn't need an arbitrary day to show how much we care.

We also don't need an arbitrary day to "allow" ourselves to enjoy something lusciously sweet and decadent. Something like these 1-Minute Molten Lava Cakes!!!! Especially when they are paleo, refined sugar free and full of healthy fats and antioxidants. AMIRIGHT?!

Molten chocolate lava cakes are actually my ALL TIME favorite dessert. There is something so utterly satisfying about breaking through that outer layer into the unctuous melty chocolate center. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and I'm done. Stick a fork in me. Send me up the river.

You get it.

Given this information, it's pretty shocking that I haven't created a molten lava cake for y'all until NOW. But butter better late than never, and I think this single serving delight is 150% worth it!

Single these are Party of 1 friendly, they're an equal-opportunity Valentine's dessert if you're spending the day alone. Or if it's that time of the month. Or if you have no reason in the world other than you need a chocolate fix.

Since everyone enjoys different sweetness levels, different gooey-ness levels AND everyone has a different microwave, feel free to play around with this recipe. Use darker chocolate chips or peanut butter chips or white chocolate! Sub nut butter for the avocado oil or butter. Sub cherry juice for the nut milk & add dried cherries if you love that combo. And absolutely adjust to more or less microwave time, based on your preference.

No matter when you enjoy this recipe, I hope it makes you feel as special and worthy of indulgence as you are. If you give it a try, please tag me on IG so I can see your creations! @lauraleabalanced #llbalanced

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1serving
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tablespoons blanched almond flour (brand linked below)
  • 2 tablespoons dutch-processed cocoa powder* (brand linked below)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut flour (brand linked below)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (sub 5 drops stevia for 2 teaspoons sugar if you like)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1 large room temperature egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter, avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cashew or almond milk OR room temp brewed coffee
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (brand linked below)
  • 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips ( dairy free brand linked below)
DIRECTIONS
  1. *dutch processed cocoa is more mellow in flavor with a darker color. Regular cocoa will have more acidity. It definitely makes a difference in the flavor, and I think the darker color from dutch cocoa is more attractive. In a 10 or 12 ounce microwave safe ceramic mug or bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, coconut sugar, baking powder and sea salt. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  2. In a small separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk, melted butter or oil, vanilla and nut milk or coffee. Add wet ingredients to the mug and stir carefully to combine. Stir in chocolate chips.
  3. Microwave on high 60 seconds. DO NOT overcook! Allow approximately 2 minutes to cool before enjoying. If you want an even more pudding-like cake, you can check at 45 seconds. I don't suggest reheating leftovers, as it will dry them out.
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