Choco Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Flan Base
Chocolate Cake Layer
Method
Prepare the Caramel
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns golden brown. Immediately pour the caramel into a round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Prepare the Flan
- 2
Blend Flan Ingredients
In a blender, combine 4 large eggs, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Pour Flan Mixture
Carefully pour the flan mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
Prepare the Chocolate Cake Layer
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1 tsp of salt.
- 5
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tbs of vegetable oil, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until well combined.
- 6
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in 1 cup of boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 7
Pour Chocolate Cake Batter
Gently pour the chocolate cake batter over the flan mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir; the batter will sink to the bottom.
Bake the Choco Flan
- 8
Prepare the Water Bath
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the larger pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Remove the baking dish from the water bath and allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve
- 11
Unmold and Serve
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert onto a serving platter and let the caramel flow over the top. Slice and enjoy your Choco Flan!