Pastel De Flan De Coco (honduran Coconut Flan Cake)

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Honduran cuisine with this delightful Pastel de Flan de Coco, a decadent coconut flan cake. This dessert is a perfect combination of a smooth flan layer and a moist cake layer, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion.

Vegetarian Dessert Honduran Coconut Flan Cake
Pastel De Flan De Coco (honduran Coconut Flan Cake)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns into a golden caramel. Pour the caramel into the prepared cake pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
  3. In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, shredded coconut, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the flour mixture to the blender and blend until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.
  6. Place the cake pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake pan from the water bath and allow it to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  9. To serve, run a knife around the edge of the cake pan. Place a serving plate on top of the pan, then carefully invert the cake onto the plate. The caramel will create a luscious topping for the flan de coco.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
16g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Blender Saucepan Roasting pan

Tools

Oven Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pastel de Flan de Coco chilled, garnished with additional shredded coconut or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a deeper coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the flan mixture.

Cost

$10