Discover the magical delight of this Heavenly Magic Flan Cake, a layered wonder that combines rich caramel, creamy custard, and moist chocolate cake in one dessert. This recipe creates an impressive visual effect where the layers magically swap during baking, resulting in a beautifully stratified treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This Magic Flan Cake, often called “Impossible Cake,” is perfect for those who love both flan and chocolate cake but can’t decide which one to choose. The smooth, vanilla-infused custard layer complements the dense, chocolatey base, while a luscious caramel topping adds a decadent finish. It’s a multifaceted dessert that’s ideal for special occasions or as a weekend baking project.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is a showstopper, suitable for celebrations, dinner parties, or family gatherings where you want to impress your guests. It’s also a fantastic choice for festive holidays or as a special treat to enjoy with loved ones.
Decoration Tips: To enhance its appearance, you can drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top before serving. Garnishing with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cocoa powder can also add to its allure. For an elegant touch, place fresh berries around the cake when plating.
Ingredients:
For the Caramel:
- 1/2 cup sugar
For the Flan:
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 liter milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 230g sugar
For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 8g baking powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Caramel:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat until it becomes golden and liquifies. Carefully pour the hot caramel into the bottom of a round cake pan, swirling to coat the base evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
2. Make the Flan:
- In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and 230g sugar. Blend until smooth. Carefully pour this mixture over the cooled caramel in the cake pan.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining sugar, vegetable oil, and 2 eggs until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the water, until the batter is smooth.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the flan mixture in the cake pan. The batter will float above the flan layer.
4. Bake the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water about halfway up the sides of the cake pan (bain-marie).
- Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake layer comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
5. Serve:
- To serve, carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter. The flan layer should now be on top with a caramel sauce dripping over the sides.
Enjoy this Heavenly Magic Flan Cake, a stunning dessert that perfectly marries the creaminess of flan with the rich flavor of chocolate cake, topped off with a silky caramel glaze for an ultimate treat.
