Cottage Cheese Lava Cake
A quick and easy dessert that combines the decadence of traditional lava cake with a healthy twist, made in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup sweetener (like erythritol or stevia) Can substitute with regular sugar
- 2 pieces eggs For a vegan version, use flax eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, almond flour, sweetener, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Baking
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm for that ooey-gooey lava effect.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or fresh berries. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for a quick dessert fix.