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Chocoflan (Impossible Cake)

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A magical dessert with rich chocolate cake and silky flan that switch layers during baking—this "impossible" cake is surprisingly easy and always impressive.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup milk

For the Flan:

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pan:

  • ½ cup cajeta or caramel sauce
  • Butter for greasing
  • Instructions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a bundt pan and pour in caramel sauce.
  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into butter mixture. Pour into pan.
  • Blend flan ingredients until smooth. Pour slowly over cake batter.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/chocoflan-impossible-cake/

Notes

  • Don’t worry if the flan sinks below the cake batter—it will rise during baking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and smoother layers.
  • Chill thoroughly before unmolding to ensure clean layers and easy release.