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Guilt-Free Choco Lava Cake: A Healthy Dessert Made with Chemical-Free Ingredients

Date: 30-apr-2025 | By: Nuztrend Team

Guilt-Free Choco Lava Cake: A Healthy Dessert Made with Chemical-Free Ingredients

Who says indulgent desserts can’t be clean? This guilt-free choco lava cake is crafted using only chemical-free ingredients, offering all the rich, molten decadence you crave — minus the additives.

What Makes It Truly Healthy?

  • No artificial additives — just clean, chemical-free baking essentials
  • Made with raw cacao for natural antioxidants and depth of flavor
  • Sweetened with honey or maple syrup instead of white sugar
  • Plant-based milk options like almond or oat milk
  • Uses lemon juice and baking soda instead of processed baking powders

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Choco lava cake ingredients laid out on a table
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
  • 1/4 cup almond or oat milk
  • 1 square dark chocolate (minimum 70%)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Steps

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

Mixing whole wheat flour and cacao powder

In a bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, raw cacao powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 2: Prepare Wet Mixture

Whisking honey, almond milk, coconut oil

In a separate bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, almond or oat milk, lemon juice, and baking soda until it begins to foam slightly.

Step 3: Combine and Stir

Combining wet and dry ingredients

Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined — do not overmix.

Step 4: Prepare Ramekins

Filling ramekins with batter

Grease two ramekins with coconut oil. Fill each halfway with the batter, place a square of dark chocolate in the center, and cover with remaining batter.

Step 5: Bake

Baking choco lava cake

Place ramekins in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) and bake for 8–10 minutes. The edges should be firm, while the center remains soft.

Step 6: Rest and Serve

Finished lava cake served on a plate

Allow cakes to cool for 2 minutes. Carefully unmold and serve warm, optionally with fresh berries or yogurt.

Serving Suggestion

Pair it with fresh berries, a spoon of Greek yogurt, or a dusting of cacao nibs for a more elevated experience.

A Clean Dessert That Feels Indulgent

This choco lava cake is proof that desserts don’t need preservatives or synthetic ingredients to taste incredible. By using only chemical-free ingredients, you're treating your body and your tastebuds to something truly nourishing.

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Jenni Walson (30-Apr-2025, 02:27pm)

So Nice and Easy to Make!

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