Low Sugar Vegan Molten Chocolate Cake

Total time1 hr 2 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time12 min

This one delivers all the drama of a classic molten cake — a delicate, crackled top giving way to a warm, oozing chocolate center — without relying on any added sweeteners to get there. Rich vegan chocolate melts together with vegan butter and coconut milk into a glossy, deeply flavorful base, while a flax egg keeps everything bound and tender. Folded together with cocoa powder and a touch of flour, the batter chills briefly before baking so it puffs up around the edges while staying molten in the middle. Fresh berries on top add natural brightness and a pop of color without any need for a sugary dusting. It’s an easy make-ahead dessert, since the ramekins can sit in the fridge until you’re ready to bake, and it’s a genuinely satisfying option for anyone steering clear of added sugar without sacrificing that rich, decadent chocolate payoff.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the flax eggs

For the cakes

6 oz vegan chocolate, roughly chopped
6 tbsp vegan butter, plus more for greasing
3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
½ cup organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp all-purpose flour, for dusting

For serving

powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for at least 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
2
Grease four 6-oz ramekins generously with vegan butter, then dust each with a little flour, tapping out any excess. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and refrigerate while you prepare the batter.

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