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Flan Cake Recipe

Flan cake is a delightful fusion of creamy flan and soft cake layers. This dessert features a moist vanilla or caramel cake base, topped with rich, custardy flan and caramel syrup. A perfect treat for family gatherings or festive occasions in India!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 354.5 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup caramel ice cream topping

Cake

  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 3 eggs
  • 18¼ oz yellow cake mix
  • ⅓ cup canola oil

Flan

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F and generously coat a bundt pan with non-stick spray.
  • Pour ¾ cup of caramel topping into the bottom of the pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
    This image shows eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract being beaten together with an electric mixer until smooth, forming the flan base.
  • Pour the flan mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Next, prepare the cake mix as per the package instructions, then carefully pour it over the flan mixture in the pan.
    This image shows the prepared cake mix being carefully poured over the flan mixture in a baking pan, creating two layers.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.
    This image shows the flan cake baking in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, with the layers starting to set and brown.
  • Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • The caramel will flow down the sides, creating a beautiful finish.
    This image shows a slice of flan cake on a plate, topped with a rich caramel drizzle for an extra touch of sweetness
  • For an extra touch, drizzle more caramel over each slice when serving.

Notes

  • Allow the cake to cool before inverting to avoid breaking.
  • For added flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the flan mixture.