Chocoflan

Name: Chocoflan
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 large eggs (separated); 1 cup whole milk; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 4 oz cream cheese, softened

A stunning Latin American dessert with a layer of rich chocolate cake atop a silky caramel flan. When inverted, the caramel flows over the chocolate for an indulgent reveal.

80 minHardServes 10380 cal/serving

Latin AmericanDessertOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 large eggs (separated)
1 cup whole milk
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 oz cream cheese, softened

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel) over medium heat (do not stir, just swirl), about 5-7 minutes until golden. Pour into a 9-inch round baking dish, coating the bottom and sides. Set aside.
3

In a blender, combine 4 large eggs (separated), 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup whole milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. This is the flan mixture. Pour into the caramel-coated dish.
4

In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
5

Separate eggs. Beat egg yolks with 1/3 cup sugar until pale. Add 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter and mix well.
6

Fold dry ingredients into the yolk mixture.
7

In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
8

Gently fold whites into chocolate batter until just combined.
9

Carefully spread chocolate batter evenly over the flan mixture in the baking dish.
10

Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish (water bath).
11

Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
12

Remove from oven and water bath. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13

To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel and flan to flow over the chocolate cake.

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Questions

What is Chocoflan?

A stunning Latin American dessert with a layer of rich chocolate cake atop a silky caramel flan. When inverted, the caramel flows over the chocolate for an indulgent reveal. This reference files it under Latin American dessert: made in the oven, rated hard and about 80 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Chocoflan?

As written, 80 minutes: 30 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 12, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why does Chocoflan bake in a water bath?

Step 10 reads: "Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish (water bath)." The water holds the outside of the dish at a gentle, even temperature, so the custard sets without curdling or cracking. Step 10 sets it up; use hot tap water, not boiling.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Chocoflan?

The entry for Chocoflan calls for 1 can sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Does Chocoflan contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs (separated). The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Chocoflan the day before?

Yes. Step 11 is a built-in pause of 50 minutes: "Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 12 when you are ready to finish.

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