Incredible Keto Cottage Cheese Lava Cake Recipe! Must Try Low Carb High Protein

"Welcome back to the AI Kitchen! 🍫 Today, we're making the ultimate Keto Cottage Cheese Lava Cake, a low-carb, high-protein dessert that’s perfect for anyone on a keto diet. This recipe is rich, indulgent, and features a gooey, molten chocolate center that you won’t believe is keto-friendly!
Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

For the Cake Batter:

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (strained until smooth)
• 1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine for better texture)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For the Lava Center:

• 2 tbsp sugar-free dark chocolate (85% cocoa or higher)
• 1 tbsp butter or heavy cream

Optional Toppings:

• Sugar-free whipped cream
• Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries)
• Dusting of powdered erythritol or cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease 2 ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
• Blend the strained cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and vanilla, then stir in the cottage cheese mixture.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and thick.
3. Prepare the Lava Center:
• Melt the sugar-free dark chocolate and butter (or cream) in a microwave, stirring at 20-second intervals until smooth.
4. Assemble:
• Spoon half the cake batter into the prepared ramekins.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate mixture to the center of each.
• Cover with the remaining batter, ensuring the chocolate is fully encased.
5. Bake:
• Bake for 9-12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should remain jiggly  .
• For an even bake, place the ramekins in a water bath (optional) .
6. Serve:
• Let the cakes rest for a minute before carefully inverting them onto plates.
• Top with whipped cream or berries and dust with cocoa or sweetener for presentation.

Macros (per serving, makes 2 servings):

• Calories: ~290
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 14g
• Total Carbs: 8g
• Fiber: 4g
• Net Carbs: 4g

Enjoy this decadent dessert fresh out of the oven for the best gooey lava experience!