Steamed Chocolate Flan Cake
Steamed Chocolate Flan Cake is a rich dessert combining a moist cocoa sponge with a flowing caramel sauce, all prepared in the Thermomix TM7. The machine melts the butter gently, blends the batter silky smooth and steams the cake to a tender finish. A showstopping sweet treat for family dinners.
About this recipe
Steamed Chocolate Flan Cake Thermomix TM7 is the kind of impressive dessert recipe that looks difficult but comes together easily in your all-in-one kitchen machine. A silky cocoa batter made with plain flour, eggs, milk and natural vanilla extract is poured over a homemade caramel sauce, then gently steamed until the cake turns pudding-soft while the sauce stays liquid underneath. The TM7 melting function softens the unsalted butter without any risk of burning, the batter blends completely lump-free in the mixing bowl, and the Varoma delivers gentle, even steam so the chocolate sponge rises evenly and stays incredibly moist. This steamed dessert is perfect for weekend family dinners, birthdays or a cosy winter treat, because you can prepare everything in one bowl and let the machine do the work while you set the table.
Preparation tips
- Make sure the caramel sauce coats the base and sides of your mould evenly before adding the cocoa batter, so the sauce flows beautifully over the flan when you invert it onto a serving plate.
- Let the steamed flan rest for a few minutes before turning out, as this helps the caramel sauce settle and prevents the chocolate sponge from breaking. Serve warm with a spoonful of crème fraîche.
- For a deeper chocolate flavour, sift the cocoa powder with the plain flour before adding it to the mixture, and use good-quality natural vanilla extract rather than artificial essence for the best aroma.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with unsweetened almond or oat drink and use lactose-free butter. The caramel sauce and steamed cocoa sponge keep exactly the same texture and flavour.
- Festive version: add a pinch of cinnamon and a splash of orange zest to the batter, and serve the warm flan with whipped cream and grated dark chocolate for a Christmas-worthy chocolate caramel dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise gentle heating melts the unsalted butter for the caramel without burning, giving a glossy golden sauce every time. [Precision Control]
- Weighing the plain flour and sugar directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying extra kitchen scales and guarantees consistent batter ratios. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping the eggs with natural vanilla extract in seconds creates an airy foam that keeps the steamed chocolate sponge wonderfully light. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the flan in the Varoma delivers even gentle heat, so the cocoa cake stays moist with a pudding-soft crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the batter to a completely lump-free texture in one bowl gives a silky chocolate mixture faster than whisking by hand. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- caramel sauce
- unsalted butter
- milk
- sugar
- plain flour
- cocoa powder
- medium eggs
- natural vanilla extract
- baking powder
- sweetened condensed milk