Description
Chocoflan, also known as ‘Impossible Cake,’ is a magical Mexican dessert that features layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy flan, and a glossy caramel topping. Each slice reveals a stunning contrast of textures and flavors, making it a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg (for cake)
- 3/4 cup sugar (for cake batter)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a large baking dish for the water bath and place a greased bundt pan inside it.
- Melt granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden. Pour into the bottom of the bundt pan to form caramel layer.
- In a bowl, whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and sugar. Mix wet and dry ingredients together to form cake batter.
- Pour chocolate cake batter over the caramel in the bundt pan. Gently pour flan mixture on top using the back of a spoon.
- Fill the outer baking dish with hot water to reach halfway up the bundt pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean and flan is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Loosen edges with a knife and invert onto a serving plate. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks and ensure even baking.
- Chill completely before flipping for clean layers.
- Strain the flan mixture for extra smoothness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chocoflan, impossible cake, Mexican dessert, flan cake, chocolate flan