🎅 Carnivore Molten Lava Cake (Christmas Edition)
Serves 2 — perfect for a cozy Christmas night!
🧈 Ingredients
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
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2 egg yolks
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2 whole eggs
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1–2 tbsp beef gelatin powder (optional — thickens for gooey center)
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional but OK if you’re flexible carnivore)
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Pinch salt
For a chocolate-like flavor without cocoa:
Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder — optional but gives deeper taste & darker color.
🍽 Directions
1️⃣ Prep
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Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
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Grease 2 small ramekins generously with butter.
2️⃣ Mix the base
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter + cream cheese together (20–30 sec).
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Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Add eggs & gelatin
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Whisk in egg yolks + whole eggs + heavy cream + salt until silky.
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Sprinkle gelatin powder and let it sit 1 minute, then whisk until dissolved.
4️⃣ Pour & bake
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Divide batter into ramekins.
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Bake 8–10 minutes — edges should look set, but the center should still jiggle slightly.
Do not overbake — that gooey center is the lava!
5️⃣ Rest & release
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Rest 2 minutes, then gently run a knife around edges.
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Flip onto a small plate or eat straight from the ramekin for extra molten flow.
6️⃣ Serve hot
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Top with a tiny pat of butter, whipped heavy cream, or egg yolk custard drizzle for extra richness.
🎄 Optional Christmas Topping Ideas
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Whipped cream + a sprinkle of cinnamon (if you allow seasoning)
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Butter drizzle + pinch of salt flakes
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Cream cheese frosting swirl (cream cheese + butter blended)
⭐ Nutrition (per cake, approx)
High in fat + protein, zero carbs unless flavorings are added.
Ultra satiating and carnivore-friendly!