Gluten Free & Paleo Peppermint Lava Cake

Gluten Free & Paleo Peppermint Lava Cake

This peppermint lava cake recipe gives a fun holiday twist on the classic mini chocolate cake with an ooey gooey center. So decadent and wonderful!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: eppermint lava cake recipe, gluten free dairy free lava cake, gluten free molten lava cake, paleo chocolate lava cake, paleo molten lava cake

Servings: lava cakes

Ingredients

Cooking spray
Cocoa powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup ghee or coconut oil
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Pinch of sea salt
2 tbsp blanched almond flour
Optional: crushed candy canes for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
This paleo lava cake can be sticky. To remove the cakes easily at the end, line the bottoms of 2 ramekins with parchment paper circles. Coat the inside with cooking spray, then lightly dust with cocoa powder using a fine mesh strainer. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
Combine chocolate chips and ghee in a bowl and use a microwave or a double boiler to melt into a smooth mixture. Set aside.
Add egg, egg yolk, coconut sugar, peppermint extract, and sea salt in a separate bowl. Use a whisk or a hand mixer to beat until frothy and light in color, and the coconut sugar is dissolved.
Fold in almond flour and melted chocolate mixture into the whipped eggs until fully combined.
Divide the batter into the prepared ramekins, then bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the center is still jiggly.
Cool for 1-2 minutes, then loose the edges of the cake with sharp knife. Gently flip the cakes to a plate and remove the parchment paper.
Optional: Garnish by sprinkling with cocoa powder and crushed candy canes. Enjoy while still warm!

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