Description
Chocoflan, famously known as “impossible cake,” features a rich, moist chocolate cake topped with a silky, creamy flan and finished with a luscious caramel layer. This impressive dessert magically inverts while baking and combines two classic sweets in one decadent slice.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Layer:
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200g granulated sugar
For the Flan Layer:
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4 eggs
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120g cream cheese
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380g sweetened condensed milk
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360ml evaporated milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
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50g cocoa powder
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100ml hot water
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100ml flavorless oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
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100g plain yogurt
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3 eggs
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175g self-raising flour
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125g granulated sugar
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125g brown sugar
Instructions
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Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar until it turns golden brown and liquefies. Quickly pour it into a greased 10-inch Bundt pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
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Prepare the Flan: In a blender, combine eggs, cream cheese, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk cocoa powder with hot water until smooth. Add oil, yogurt, and eggs. Stir in granulated and brown sugars. Finally, fold in self-raising flour until just combined.
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Assemble: Pour the chocolate cake batter over the hardened caramel in the Bundt pan. Gently pour the flan mixture on top—the layers will swap during baking.
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Bake: Cover the pan tightly with foil. Place the Bundt pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the outer dish to create a water bath. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 60–75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert: Let the cake cool in the pan to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Carefully invert onto a plate before serving.
Notes
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Ensure your Bundt pan is well-greased to help with clean release.
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Bake in a water bath for even cooking and to prevent the flan from curdling.
- Chocoflan is best chilled for several hours or overnight for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked (Water Bath)
- Cuisine: Mexican