As many of you know, I LOVE CHOCOLATE !!! But you already knew that didn’t you?
With Valentine’s Day on Friday why go out for dinner? The restaurants are going to be ridiculously busy, not to mention expensive. We don’t go out for dinner for Valentine’s. Instead I make a nice dinner and dessert. It is much more romantic and intimate to spend the evening at home.
Put out a nice table cloth, maybe candles, or have a picnic on the floor. I usually bbq steak, but we have had so much snow this year that I can’t get to my bbq. So I will pick from one of my favourites.
Sweet Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
Chicken Wings or Ribs with Honey Garlic Sauce
Or pick one of your favourites to make. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Just spend the time together!
The best part is to make a great dessert!!!
Lava Cake (Gluten Free/ Grain Free/ Dairy Free/ Paleo)
6 oz. Dark Chocolate(dairy free) Plus 6 extra squares
2 eggs plus 1 egg white
1/3 coconut oil or butter(if dairy is tolerated)
1/4 c. honey or maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. apple sauce
2 Tbsp. coconut flour
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In double boiler** melt chocolate and coconut oil/ butter. Take off heat; add vanilla.
In another bowl beat eggs and honey, stir in melted chocolate, then apple sauce, then flour.
Grease 6 ramekins with coconut oil and dust with 1/4 tsp. cocoa. Put batter half way up muffin tins. Put in square of dark chocolate, then top up batter. Makes 6 cakes.
Bake for 9-10 minutes, the sides will be somewhat firm but the middle soft.
Let cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges with sharp knife, place plate over ramekin and invert/flip over. Your cake should come out clean, but if it doesn’t just cover it with sauce and no one will know 😉 Top with whipped coconut cream. or caramel sauce or
Chocolate Sauce:
Melt together over low heat:
1/4 c. coconut oil or butter(if dairy is tolerated)
1/4 c. honey or maple syrup
1/4 c. raw cacao or cocoa
1/4 c. milk alternative
Pour sauce over lava cake.
I have frozen these. Defrost, warm slightly in microwave or 250 oven for five minutes and cover with sauce.
** If you do not have a double boiler you can use a small sauce pan and a larger metal bowl for the top.
Shared On: Food on Friday, Gluten Free Fridays. Whole Foods Friday, MMM Link Up, Gluten Free Round Up, In and Out of the Kitchen, Gluten Free Wednesdays, Allergy Free Wednesday, Fat Tuesday, Food Allergy Love Fest
As soon as I move on to another stage of the ACD diet, I’m going to have to try these yummy looking treats. I’m making a recipe from my past sugar and dairy-filled life for guests this weekend, but because of the ingredients I’ve already shopped for, I will be strong.
Do you have any suggestions for dairy-free dark chocolate? Thanks for sharing.
Hi Linda. I enjoy using Enjoy Life brand chocolate. I also buy Lindt brand as well.
Thank you, Sandi. I’m familiar with the Enjoy Life brand, but would like to compare it with the Lindt brand. Thanks again.
Wow sounds and looks wonderfully delicious. Thanks for sharing this great recipe. Visiting MMM Link Up Blog Party. Have a wonderful healthy day!
I’m drooling. I must make this tonight!!!
I am drooling! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great!
Another yummy looking recipe! Thanks for linking up this week for MMM link up party!
looks SO good, pinning and also featuring your recipe this week on Allergy Free Wednesday!
Thanks Tessa!
Wow does this look good! Great sounding recipe, will definitely be making this soon.
YUMMO! Thank you for sharing your Lava Cake Recipe post with us at our EpiFamily.com Food Allergy Love Fest Link-up! I love chocolate and can’t wait to make this dessert! Maybe even tonight! 🙂 Hope you come back and share another great recipe this week! The new link-up will go live tomorrow. I’ve shared your post on pinterest and twitter!