Puerto Rican Flancocho Recipe
Puerto Rican Flancocho is a delicious dessert that combines creamy caramel flan and moist vanilla cake. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any party or holiday. Customizable with various flavors like chocolate, coconut, or coffee, this dessert is sure to impress.
Equipment
- Bundt pan or 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Saucepan
- Hand mixer or blender
Ingredients
- For the Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- For the Flan:
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp almond extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt or round cake pan.
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium, swirling occasionally until it reaches amber color (7-10 minutes). Pour immediately into the cake pan, ensuring the bottom is fully coated. Let it cool.
- Make the Flan Mixture: Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour carefully over cooled caramel in the pan.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and almond extract (if using) until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Slowly pour the cake batter over the flan mixture. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Place in a larger pan with about 1 inch of hot water (water bath). Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Flancocho cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results). To serve, run a knife around the edges, invert onto a plate, and remove the pan. The caramel will drizzle down beautifully.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by swapping the yellow cake mix with chocolate, coconut, or adding spices like cinnamon or pumpkin spice to the flan or cake mixture.
This dessert is best made a day in advance as the flavors set and develop more.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12g
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