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Chocoflan


  • Author: Norah
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocoflan, also known as “The Impossible Cake,” is a layered dessert with a rich chocolate cake base and a creamy flan topping. The magic happens during baking when the flan rises to the top, creating a stunning presentation. A true showstopper for any occasion!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

  • ½ cup (1 stick) plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup homemade or store-bought caramel sauce

  • 1 cup (215 g) lightly packed dark brown sugar

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¾ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

  • ½ cup (120 ml) brewed coffee or water, room temperature

  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, room temperature

For the Flan:

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (235 ml) whole milk or half-and-half


Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the parchment paper and set aside.

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix well.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the brewed coffee and buttermilk, mixing just until combined.

  • Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan over the caramel sauce.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and whole milk (or half-and-half) until smooth. Pour the flan mixture carefully over the chocolate cake batter.

  • Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the flan is set.

  • Let the chocoflan cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

 

  • To serve, run a knife around the edges of the pan, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. The caramel will drizzle down over the flan and cake, creating a beautiful presentation.

Notes

Caramel Sauce: If you’re making homemade caramel sauce, be sure to let it cool slightly before adding to the cake pan.

Storage: Chocoflan can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Flavor Variations: You can add chocolate chips to the cake layer for extra chocolatey goodness.

Serving Tip: Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Chocoflan, impossible cake, caramel flan, chocolate cake, layered dessert