Description
Chocoflan is a delightful Mexican dessert that combines two beloved treats: a rich chocolate cake and a creamy flan. During baking, the two layers magically switch places, resulting in a moist chocolate cake topped with a luscious flan. This dessert is often referred to as “pastel imposible” due to its seemingly impossible transformation
Ingredients
For the Caramel:
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1 cup granulated sugar
For the Flan:
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
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4 large eggs
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon saltMy Colombian Recipes+4David Lebovitz+4McCormick+4My Latina Table+3McCormick+3King Arthur Baking+3BettyCrocker.com+3King Arthur Baking+3McCormick+3
For the Chocolate Cake:
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1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients specified on the box)
Instructions
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Prepare the Caramel:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into a golden-brown caramel.
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Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of a greased 10-inch Bundt pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
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Prepare the Flan:
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In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt.
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Blend until smooth and well combined.
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Pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the Bundt pan.My Latina Table+1McCormick+1David Lebovitz+5Bon Appétit+5McCormick+5
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Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
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Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions.
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Gently pour the cake batter over the flan mixture in the Bundt pan.Bake from Scratch – #thebakefeed+11Bon Appétit+11My Latina Table+11Bon Appétit+2McCormick+2My Latina Table+2
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Bake:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place the Bundt pan in a larger roasting pan.
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Carefully add hot water to the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the Bundt pan.
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Cover the Bundt pan with aluminum foil.
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Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.My Colombian Recipes+1McCormick+1
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Cool and Unmold:
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Remove the Bundt pan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flan to set.
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To unmold, run a knife around the edges of the pan.
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Place a serving plate over the top of the Bundt pan and invert.
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Gently lift the pan off, allowing the chocoflan to release onto the plate
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Notes
For added flavor, you can drizzle the top of the chocoflan with dulce de leche before serving.
Ensure the chocoflan is completely cooled and refrigerated before unmolding to achieve the best texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Chocoflan, Impossible Cake, Mexican Dessert, Flan Cake