Dirt Pudding Lava Cake Recipe (High-Protein)

This lava cake recipe is super special because it is packed with protein and it is filled with dirt pudding cashew butter. This perfect recipe serves two, and I promise you, you will be making it on repeat for date night. 

If you have never had a lava cake before, just picture the best, gooey chocolate cake you have ever had. Not to mention, this recipe features the two greatest recipes of all time combined into one; dirt cake and lava cakes.

Ask me one of the best desserts of all time, and Applebee’s Triple Chocolate Meltdown, aka Chocolate Lava Cake A La Mode, will 100 percent be mentioned. Don’t come at me; it is delicious even if they microwave it. I know Chili’s apparently is delicious too, but honestly, anytime I see a lava cake on the dessert menu, it will likely be ordered. Who can pass up such a delicious, gooey cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream?

Now, let’s talk about dirt pudding. Creamy chocolate pudding, layered with ‘dirt’ aka crushed Oreos, is fabulous. The best part is you can decorate it any way you want, and since Spring and Easter are approaching, we will add some Easter Eggs and bunnies to this recipe.

Lava Cake Recipe Ingredients: 

• 2 tbsp American Dream Dirt Pudding Cashew Butter
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tbsp brown sugar Swerve
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
• ½ tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder

Lava Cake Instructions: 

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and greasing two 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the egg completely. Add brown sugar and combine well
3. Sift in the flour, chocolate protein powder, baking powder, and cocoa powder and combine with a rubber spatula
4. Divide ½ of the chocolate mixture into two ramekins
5. Top each with 1 tablespoon of dirt pudding cashew butter, and cover with the remaining batter
6. Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes
7. Allow to cool for 2 minutes, and run a butter knife around the edges
8. **Optional** top with chocolate whipped cream, chocolate-coated candies, and a festive marshmallow peep

 How much protein is in a lava cake?

This chocolatey dessert recipe is the perfect, high-protein treat. It tastes so good, you would never even know it has 13 amount of protein in it

How can you add protein to a lava cake?

In this lava cake recipe, I use chocolate protein and a whole egg to add protein. The macro ratios are also quite good because it is low in carbs, fat, and low sugar.

What is the difference between molten lava cakes and lava cakes?

Molten lava cake is usually a bit dense, like a flourless chocolate cake, while a lava cake is more airy and light. But both desserts have a molten center.

Is choco lava cake unhealthy?

Nothing is unhealthy in moderation, but this dirt pudding lava cake recipe is better than your average lava cake because it is low in calories and high in protein. Don’t only treat yourself to dessert on special occasions, you can enjoy dessert every night as I do. The more that you normalize it, the more control you will feel around it.

What is the filling made of in a lava cake?

Usually, the filling in a lava cake is chocolate cream, chocolate sauce, or just a melted bittersweet chocolate bar. This recipe is special because the oozy, creamy center is cashew butter loaded with Oreos and chocolate-coated candies.

How can you store the dirt pudding lava cakes?

This lava cake recipe serves 2, if you are saving one for the next day, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Upon eating, warm it up in the microwave for 10-20 seconds or until the lava center is melty.

Where do you get dirt pudding cashew butter from?

This exclusive flavor can only be found at American Dream Nut Butter, and it is only available for a limited time. They release new flavors every month, they are usually festive and seasonal, and they are all gluten-free and macro-friendly!

What if you do not have ramekins?

If you do not have ramekins, you can use a muffin tin or cupcake tins.

What else can you put on top of the dirt pudding lava cakes?

• Fresh fruit
• Vanilla yogurt
• Chocolate chips
• Ice cream
• Powdered sugar

Can I eat dessert and still lose weight?

You can absolutely eat dessert and still lose weight. Sugar alone does not lead to weight gain, overeating, or eating in a calorie surplus. As long as you are eating within maintenance calories, you will not gain weight! I offer custom macro assessments here.

What other lava cake recipes can you make?

If you want to try a different variation other than this dirt pudding lava cake recipe, here are some ideas:

• Blueberry lava cake filled with raspberry jelly
• Vanilla lava cake filled with chocolate Nutella
• Chocolate lava cake filled with vanilla pudding
• Strawberry lava cake filled with vanilla cream
• Chocolate lava cake filled with peanut butter
• Lemon lava cake filled with lemon curd
• Banana lava cake filled with cinnamon sugar
• Red velvet lava cakes filled with semi-sweet chocolate

Which are you trying first?

Do lava cakes have a lot of sugar in them?

They may. If you take a look at these Godiva Lava Cakes, each cake has 32 grams of sugar. But in this recipe, the homemade dirt pudding lava cakes only have X amount of sugar in each.

What is the nutrition information for each dirt pudding lava cake?

Each lava cake is 156 calories, 7.8g of fat, 16.1g of carbohydrates, and 12.6g of protein. You can search this recipe, HNFit Dirt Pudding Lava Cakes, in My Fitness Pal for easy logging.

Other delicious recipes you will like:

• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
• Easy 3-Ingredient Yogurt Pie
• Peppermint Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
• Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
• Skinny Chocolate Cake
• Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Cake