Choco Flan Recipe | Chocolate Cake with Creamy Flan (Easy & Delicious)

📝 Choco Flan Recipe (Step-by-Step)

🧂 Ingredients

Caramel Layer

1. 1 cup sugar (200 g)

Flan Layer

• 1 cup evaporated milk (240 ml)
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (320 g)
• 4 oz cream cheese (very soft)
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Cake Layer

• 1¼ cup sugar (250 g)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk (240 ml)
• ½ cup neutral oil (120 ml)
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
• 1 cup cocoa powder (100 g)
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• ½ cup hot coffee (120 ml)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Caramel

Heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted and deep amber in color. Carefully pour into a bundt pan and tilt to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.

Step 2: Prepare the Flan Mixture

In a bowl, mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt. Transfer to a blender, add softened cream cheese, and blend until just smooth. Do not over-mix. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Chocolate Cake Batter

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined. Add vanilla, milk, and oil and whisk until smooth. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Mix until thick. Slowly whisk in hot coffee until batter becomes smooth and pourable.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Pour chocolate cake batter evenly over the hardened caramel layer. Hold a spoon just above the batter and slowly pour the flan mixture over the back of the spoon. Do not mix or swirl—the layers will separate naturally during baking.

Step 5: Bake Using Water Bath

Place the bundt pan inside a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water around it until it reaches halfway up the sides. Cover loosely with aluminum foil (make sure it does not touch the surface).

Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Check with a toothpick after 1 hour. If batter is still wet, cover and bake for another 30 minutes. If needed, remove foil and continue baking in 10-minute intervals until done.

Step 6: Cooling & Serving

Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours. Before serving, remove from the fridge for about 20 minutes, then carefully flip onto a serving plate.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Choco Flan

• Always use room-temperature eggs
• Do not over-blend flan mixture
• Water bath is essential for smooth flan
• Chill properly before unmolding

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use boxed cake mix?
• Yes, boxed chocolate cake mix works perfectly.
• Why did my layers mix?
• This usually happens if flan is poured too fast or spoon trick is skipped.

🏁 Final Thoughts

This Choco Flan recipe is rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible. With its magical layers and bakery-style taste, it’s guaranteed to impress everyone. Try it once, and it will become your go-to dessert recipe!