Flan Cake (Chocoflan)

Flan Cake (Chocoflan)

Chocoflan, also called “Impossible Cake,” is a decadent dessert with a rich, moist chocolate cake layer topped with creamy vanilla flan and a drizzle of caramel sauce. The magic? The layers swap during baking, creating a beautiful two-layered masterpiece that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

For the Caramel:

• ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Flan:

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prep the Pan:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 10-cup Bundt pan generously with butter or nonstick spray.

   • Pour caramel sauce into the bottom of the pan.

2. Make the Cake Layer:

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

   • Pour batter over the caramel layer in the Bundt pan.

3. Make the Flan Layer:

   • Blend sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Gently pour the flan mixture over the chocolate batter (it will sink to the bottom, but during baking, the layers will swap).

4. Bake in Water Bath:

   • Place the Bundt pan inside a larger roasting pan.

   • Carefully add hot water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the Bundt pan.

   • Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

5. Cool & Unmold:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

   • Carefully invert onto a serving plate. The caramel will drizzle over the cake.

Tips:

• The key to the magic is the water bath — it ensures even cooking and silky flan.

• Decorate with chopped nuts, berries, or extra caramel for a showstopper finish.

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