🥩 Carnivore Molten Lava Cake (Zero Carb, 4 Ingredients)
This rich, gooey carnivore dessert is made without flour, sugar, or plant ingredients. It’s creamy, chocolate-free, and perfect for strict carnivore or ketovore diets.
🧈 Ingredients (Serves 2)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 large egg
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1 egg yolk
Optional (if you allow dairy extras):
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Pinch of salt
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1–2 tbsp heavy cream (for extra softness)
🔥 Instructions (Oven Method – Best Texture)
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Grease 2 small ramekins with butter.
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Melt butter gently (microwave or stovetop).
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In a bowl, whisk:
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Melted butter
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Cream cheese (smooth it well)
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Whole egg + egg yolk
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Pour mixture into ramekins.
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Bake 8–10 minutes.
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Edges should be set
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Center should jiggle slightly
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Rest 2 minutes.
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Run knife around edge and invert onto plate.
✨ The center should flow like molten custard.
🍳 Air Fryer Method
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Preheat to 370°F (188°C).
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Cook for 6–8 minutes.
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Check at 6 minutes — center should be soft but not liquid soup.
🥄 Texture Guide
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More gooey → Bake 7–8 minutes
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More cake-like → Bake 10–11 minutes
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Ultra creamy → Add 1 tbsp heavy cream
❓ Q&A
Q1: Is this truly carnivore?
Yes — contains only animal products (butter, eggs, cream cheese).
If you’re strict lion diet, omit cream cheese and use only butter + eggs (texture will be more custard-like).
Q2: Can I make it without cream cheese?
Yes. Replace with:
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1 extra egg yolk
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OR 1 tbsp sour cream
Texture will be softer.
Q3: Can I meal prep it?
Not ideal. It’s best fresh for molten center.
You can refrigerate batter up to 24 hours before baking.
Q4: Why isn’t mine molten?
Likely overbaked. Reduce time by 1–2 minutes next round.
Q5: Can I sweeten it?
Strict carnivore: no.
Ketovore: you may add a tiny bit of monk fruit if desired.
🧂 Flavor Variations (Still Carnivore)
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Brown butter version (nutty depth)
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Add pinch of sea salt on top
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Mix in collagen peptides for extra protein
