Best Easy Pastel Imposible Recipe

The "impossible cake" layers chocolate cake and flan that magically swap during baking. This family-friendly dessert is an ingenious, show-stopping treat for celebrations and special occasions.

Cook 105 min Difficulty NORMAL 310 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • Evaporated milk 1 can
  • Cream cheese 4 oz
  • Eggs 4 pieces
  • Yellow cake mix 1 box
  • Cocoa powder 0.33 cup
  • Vegetable oil 0.33 cup
  • Water 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Sugar 0.75 cup
  • Vanilla extract 2 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 41 g 53%
Protein 7 g 9%
Fat 13 g 38%
Serving size 140g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    Spread sugar evenly in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and deep amber. Quickly pour into prepared pan, tilting to coat the bottom before caramel cools.

  3. 3

    In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until fully smooth and set aside.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, mix cake mix, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, water, and two eggs. Whisk until the batter is just combined without overmixing.

  5. 5

    Pour the chocolate cake batter over the cooled caramel in the pan. Carefully pour the flan mixture over the cake batter. The layers will invert during baking.

  6. 6

    Cover pan tightly with foil. Place bundt pan in a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides. Bake for about 80–90 minutes until a tester comes out clean from the flan center.

  7. 7

    Remove cake from the water bath and let cool to room temperature (at least 1 hour). Then refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set. Invert onto a plate so the caramel is on top. Slice and serve chilled.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The most essential ingredients are sweetened condensed milk and eggs, as they form the rich, creamy flan layer. Together with cocoa-enhanced cake mix, they create Pastel Imposible's signature two-tone effect and distinctive flavor.
Q. What cooking step ensures the cake and flan swap layers?
Carefully pouring the blended flan mixture over the cake batter in step 5 is key. During baking, the flan's density causes the two mixtures to trade places, achieving the iconic inverted layers.
Q. How do I prevent the flan from overcooking or cracking?
Baking the cake in a water bath and covering with foil moderates temperature and supplies moisture. This gentle, indirect heat helps the flan set smoothly, minimizing cracks or a rubbery texture.
Q. How many calories are in a serving and what's the carb-to-protein ratio?
Each 140g serving contains about 310 kcal, with 41g carbohydrates (53%), 7g protein (9%), and 13g fat (38%). Carbs make up the primary energy source, much higher than protein.
Q. Which ingredient gives Pastel Imposible its classic sweet caramel topping?
The caramel is made by melting sugar directly in the bundt pan, which becomes a glossy, sweet topping when the cake is unmolded after chilling.
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