Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes, easy gluten free chocolate cakes for two or more people made in individual ramekins! These little desserts can also be made with all-purpose flour, but I love using almond flour in these. The best little from scratch dessert when you want something quick and easy!
These cute Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes may be gluten-free but they’re full of flavor and delicious whether you’re on a gluten-free diet or not! I love mini desserts like my Mini Dark Chocolate Frangelico Pudding Cakes and Mini Buckeye Cheesecakes! Who am I kidding, I love all desserts! But seriously, I love little desserts for a quick treat!
What is Almond Flour?
Almond flour is just finely ground almonds. You can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until very finely chopped. BUT commercial almond flours are a lot more finely ground than what you can make at home and great for baking.
Almond Flour Recipes:
Looking for other almond flour recipes? Check out my others.…
- Almond Flour Banana Bread
- Easy Almond Flour Muffins
- Tropical Almond Flour Mango Muffins
- Almond Flour Biscuits (Cheddar Bay Biscuits)
- Almond Flour Pancakes
- Almond Flour Pizza Crust
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Almond Flour Brownies
This recipe for these Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes makes 2 cakes but you can easily multiply the ingredients to make more if you’d like. I love that it doesn’t make too much and just enough for two people so I don’t eat too many, haha!
You could probably make these chocolate cakes in a muffin pan with liners (although I didn’t try…) but I use small ramekins.
How to Make Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes?
Even if you’re not on a gluten-free diet, I have to say I really prefer almond flour over all-purpose flour in this recipe. You can substitute all-purpose flour (I’ve done it both ways), but I really like the almond flour MUCH better for this particular recipe.
Besides the almond flour, not a lot of other ingredients. All you need is butter, honey, chocolate chips, an egg, salt, and vanilla.
To start, microwave the butter, honey, and chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Then mix that together with the rest of the ingredients.
Be sure your chocolate mixture is cool before mixing with the egg or you’ll end up with scrambled eggs which you don’t want! Or you can temper the egg by placing small amounts of the hot chocolate into the egg while stirring until it’s all incorporated.
I used dark chocolate chips but you could also use semi-sweet or bittersweet depending on how sweet you like your cake.
I like to eat these warm out of the oven. I think they’re best the same day but definitely not bad the next day or two. They’re also great with a good vanilla ice cream or homemade ice cream. Yum!
I hope you enjoy these Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes! Hope to have some more almond flour cake recipes for you soon.
Here’s a quick video to show you how quick the almond flour cakes come together…
Mini Almond Flour Chocolate Cakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 2 four ounce ramekins with nonstick spray or grease lightly with butter or shortening.
- Place butter, honey, and chocolate chips in small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth. If chocolate chips are still a bit lumpy, microwave an additional 15-30 seconds or until smooth. Cool.
- Add almond flour, egg, vanilla, and salt to cooled chocolate mixture. Spoon batter into prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake cakes at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Notes
Nutrition:
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Oh my goodness this looks SO good, and I love that you use almond flour. Can’t wait to make these!!
Helene D'Souza says
I just realized that I have all the ingredients in my pantry. I could make your delicious sounding choco cakes! :)
Luci's Morsels says
This looks so delicious and moist! Yummy!
Hope says
These look very tasty – great for satisfying that sweet craving and they look nice and easy to make!
Sara says
Ooh! These look really good! I love almond flour in cake!
Liv says
My one didn’t grown… it looked like a brownie. I’m def the worst baker ever!
Lisa Huff says
Hmmm it should puff up a bit. Did you make any ingredient substitutions or changes?
Liesl says
Absolutely delicious and oh so easy. Thank you.
Lisa Huff says
Happy to hear you enjoyed, thank you!
Luciana says
Made the recipe today and it turned out great. The cake are very moist and flavorful! I used cupcake paper cups and it worked out just fine. It bakes fast and I really like the small portion! Thank you so much!
Donna says
Can I use sweet and low instead of honey? I’m in a diet and cannot eat honey. Thanks.
Lisa Huff says
I don’t see why not, but haven’t tried it myself.
Dianna says
I have made this recipe several times using ramekins and it turns out perfectly every time even when I double it! We top it with a Scoop of carb smart ice cream and it’s even better!!!
Lisa Huff says
So happy to hear that, thank you!! I love topping the warm cakes with ice cream too. :)
Nicole Desgrosseilliers says
Made it three times in ramekins and SO SOOO GOOOD as my husband and I do not need to eat a whole cake. It is also quite decadent and filling. Good with vanilla ice cream!
Thanks!
Lisa Huff says
So good to hear thanks!
Peg says
Also,
If I choose to substitute bittersweet chocolate squares, how many ounces should I use?
Thank you.
Lisa Huff says
12 ounces of dark choc chips is about 2 cups, so for 1/3 cup I would suggest 2 ounces of chocolate.
Peg says
Can this recipe be used if doubled/tripled as a cake? I know sometimes recipes do not translate well.
Lisa Huff says
Hi! I’m afraid I have not tried it as an actual cake so can’t say how well it would turn out.
Ayness says
Good recipe. I couldn’t mind my ramekins so I made a few in a cupcake pan instead. Turned out good.
Lisa Huff says
Great to hear, thanks! :)
Thomas Coleman says
Don’t think i’ve ever tried this cake. Sounds so good. Thanks for sharing this recipe. will be giving this a try.