Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

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Dessert

We found the most delicious combination for dessert! After the Flankie which combines cookie and flan, discover the Chocoflan, the perfect combination between a super moist chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan that is as melting as possible. When unmolded, the caramel soaks the cake underneath, for a regressive dessert that will appeal to both young and old gourmands! Follow our step by step recipe and enjoy ;-)

Ingredients

Caramel:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Vanilla flan:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup cream
• 1/3 cup milk

Soft chocolate cake:

• 2 egg whites
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1.5 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1,5 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 Tbsp flour
• 1 Tbsp corn starch
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch of salt

Materials

• Bundt cake mold 8.5 inches diameter
• Saucepan/pot
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Sieve
• Electric mixer

Preparation

• Step 1:

  

  Step 1 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  The caramel: Pour the sugar and water into a saucepan over low/medium heat and wait for the caramel to form. Stir if necessary.

• Step 2:

  

  Step 2 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  When the caramel is golden, remove from the heat and pour everything into the mold. Place the mold in the fridge while preparing the other two mixtures.

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  Step 3 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  The flan: Mix together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cream and milk. Set aside.

• Step 4:

  

  Step 4 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  The soft chocolate cake: Start by beating the egg whites until stiff, then add the sugar little by little. Reserve the resulting meringue.

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  Step 5 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  In another bowl, whiten the egg yolks with the sugar. Then add the milk and oil and mix well.

• Step 6:

  

  Step 6 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Add the dry ingredients by sieving them: flour, cornstarch, unsweetened cocoa powder, yeast, baking soda and salt. Mix everything well.

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  Step 7 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Finally add the meringue prepared in step 4. Incorporate gently and in several batches using a spatula.

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  Step 8 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Remove the mold from the refrigerator. Pour the flan mixture (dough) onto the caramel using a sieve so that the dough remains smooth.

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  Step 9 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Then add the chocolate cake batter on top then place the mold on a hollow baking tray and pour boiling water into the plate to create a bain-marie.

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  Step 10 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Bake the choco flan for 1 hour at 320°F (160°C).

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  Step 11 - Choco flan, the perfect combination of a soft chocolate cake and a vanilla caramel flan

  Place the flan choco in the fridge overnight before unmolding and enjoy! It's ready. Enjoy!

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