Chocolate Flan Cake Recipe
Description
Chocolate Flan Cake is a delightful fusion dessert that brings together two distinct textures and flavor profiles, creating a harmonious treat thatโs sure to surprise and delight your taste buds. This cake features a rich, moist chocolate cake on the top and a smooth, creamy flan at the bottom, making for a truly indulgent experience. Perfect for gatherings, this dessert is easy to make and sure to impress guests with its unique combination. For an even more decadent experience, pair it with a scoop of ice cream!
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Dessert
Diet: Eggetarian
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Vivatta Maida | 1-3/4 cups (225 grams) |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Cocoa Powder | 3/4 cup |
| Baking Powder | 1-1/2 teaspoons |
| Baking Soda | 1-1/2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Whole Eggs | 2 |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Oil | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla Extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Hot Water | 1 cup |
For the Flan
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Britannia Cream Cheese | 4 fl oz (softened) |
| Whole Eggs | 4 |
| Condensed Milk | 14 fl oz |
| Evaporated Milk | 12 fl oz |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 teaspoon |
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare your baking setup by lightly greasing a bundt pan and lining it with parchment paper. -
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Prepare the Caramel
In a broad saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of sugar over low heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar begins to melt and turn golden brown. Once the sugar has caramelized, pour the hot caramel into the bottom of the bundt pan, swirling the pan to coat the base evenly. Allow the caramel to cool and set while you move on to the next steps. -
Mix the Chocolate Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the Vivatta maida (flour), sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir everything together until well combined. -
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gradually add the hot water, whisking to ensure the mixture is smooth. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms. -
Prepare the Flan Mixture
In a blender, combine the softened Britannia cream cheese, eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and fully incorporated. -
Assemble the Cake
Pour the prepared chocolate cake batter into the bundt pan over the set caramel layer. Then, slowly pour the flan mixture over the top of the cake batter. Donโt worry about the layers mixingโduring baking, the cake will rise to the top, and the flan will settle at the bottom. -
Cover and Bake
Lightly coat a piece of foil with non-stick cooking spray. Place the foil, coated side down, over the bundt pan, covering it tightly. Set the bundt pan in a large roasting pan and pour hot water into the roasting pan to a depth of about 2 inches. This water bath will ensure even cooking and prevent the flan from drying out. -
Bake the Cake
Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the chocolate cake part of the dessert comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. -
Chill and Serve
Once cooled, cover the bundt pan and refrigerate the cake overnight for the best results. This resting time allows the flan to set and makes for easier slicing. After chilling, carefully unmold the cake by inverting the pan onto a serving platter. Slice into thick pieces, revealing the beautiful layers of cake and flan, and serve chilled.
Serving Suggestion
Serve your Chocolate Flan Cake as a show-stopping dessert after a hearty meal. It pairs wonderfully with Greek Style Gigantes Plaki and lemon broken rice for a complete continental feast. For an added indulgence, pair with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
Enjoy this perfect fusion dessert that will leave your guests raving!
