Best Easy Chocoflan Recipe

A magical combination of chocolate cake and creamy flan baked together in one pan. This family celebration dessert is a stunning, two-in-one treat that never fails to impress.

Cook 95 min Difficulty NORMAL 340 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • evaporated milk 1 can
  • large eggs 4 pieces
  • cream cheese 4 oz
  • unsalted butter 0.5 cup
  • granulated sugar 1 cup
  • large eggs (for cake) 2 pieces
  • all-purpose flour 1 cup
  • unsweetened cocoa powder 0.5 cup
  • baking powder 1 tsp
  • whole milk 0.75 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vanilla extract 2 tsp
  • salt 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 42 g 49%
Protein 7 g 8%
Fat 15 g 43%
Serving size 150g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a Bundt pan by generously coating it with nonstick spray. Pour 1/4 cup of caramel sauce into the bottom if desired.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and set aside—this mixture is for the flan.

  3. 3

    In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer. Add 2 eggs (for cake) one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  4. 4

    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet cake batter, alternating with whole milk, starting and ending with the dry. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Spread the chocolate cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Slowly pour the flan mixture over the cake batter; the layers will shift during baking due to density differences.

  6. 6

    Create a water bath by placing the Bundt pan in a larger roasting pan and adding hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the pan. Carefully transfer to the oven.

  7. 7

    Bake for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Begin checking at the 75-minute mark to avoid overbaking.

  8. 8

    Remove from the oven and water bath. Let the chocoflan cool for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to fully set and for best slicing texture.

  9. 9

    To unmold, gently run a thin knife around the edge, invert onto a serving plate, and allow the pan to sit for a couple of minutes before lifting. Spoon any remaining caramel over the chocoflan before serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The defining ingredients for chocoflan are sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, which give the flan its creamy richness, as well as cocoa powder and cream cheese for deep flavor and texture. These components are essential for creating the dessert's signature contrast of soft chocolate cake and silky flan.
Q. What’s the most critical step to ensure perfect layered chocoflan?
Carefully pouring the flan mixture over the chocolate batter and baking the pan in a water bath are crucial. The water bath provides gentle, even heat, preventing the flan from curdling and helping the layers to set separately.
Q. How can I avoid overbaking or underbaking this dessert?
Begin checking for doneness at 75 minutes. The cake should be firm, with a toothpick inserted into the cake layer coming out clean. Overbaking can lead to dry cake and rubbery flan; underbaking leaves the center unset. Cool completely before unmolding for clean slices.
Q. How many calories and macronutrients are in each serving?
Each 150g serving of this chocoflan contains approximately 340 kcal, with about 42g carbohydrates (49% of total calories), 7g protein (8%), and 15g fat (43%). This balance contributes to both rich flavor and classic dessert texture.
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