Chocoflan

Recipe Ingredients

Just a few simple ingredients are needed for this easy Chocoflan recipe.

Cake Ingredients

Caramel Topping: This creates a sweet, gooey base layer that infuses the flan with caramel flavor as it bakes. It also gives added visual appeal when the Chocoflan is inverted.

Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix: Provides the structure and chocolate flavor for the cake layer. Using a cake mix simplifies the recipe and ensures a moist, consistent result.

Water: Hydrates the cake mix, allowing the gluten to develop and creating the cake's structure.

Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture and richness to the cake.

Eggs: Binds the cake ingredients together, adds moisture, and contributes to the cake's structure and richness.

Flan Ingredients

Sweetened Condensed Milk: The key ingredient for the flan; providing sweetness, richness, and a creamy texture.

Milk: Dilutes the sweetened condensed milk to achieve the desired flan consistency. It also adds moisture.

Eggs: Provide structure and richness to the flan, helping it set properly during baking. They also contribute to the flan's smooth, custard-like texture.

How to Make Chocoflan

Here are the basic steps for how to make this Chocoflan recipe. See the full recipe for complete instructions.

1. Prep

Spray your fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. This is crucial for easy release of the Chocoflan after baking. Pour and spread 1/4 cup caramel topping in the bottom of the pan. Choose a thinner caramel topping for best results.  

3. Mix the Chocolate Cake Batter

Prepare the cake batter as directed on the cake box.  Pour batter over the caramel topping in the pan.

4. Make the Flan Mixture

Make and slowly pour the flan mixture evenly over the cake batter. Don't worry that it mixes; the layers will separate during baking.

5. Bake

Cover the Chocoflan with foil while baking. This prevents the top from browning too quickly and helps retain moisture. The water bath ensures even baking and prevents the flan from curdling. Bake for the entire time; although the cake layer may be done earlier, the flan still needs the full bake time to set up.

6. Cool and Refrigerate

Cool on cooling rack, uncovered, for 1 hour. Then refrigerate in the pan, uncovered, for 2 hours. This allows the flan to set completely.

7. Serve

Remove from the pan and spoon any remaining caramel over the top of the cake. Serve with additional caramel topping, if desired.

How to Store Chocoflan

To properly store the Chocoflan, follow these tips.

Refrigeration 

Chocoflan must be stored in the refrigerator due to its custard-like flan layer. Store it loosely covered with plastic wrap or foil. Be careful that the covering doesn't touch the top of the cake, as it can stick and damage the caramel topping. An airtight container is a good alternative option. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.