Ube Leche Flan Through Annie’s Window

If you are looking to change up your Thanksgiving this year or gifting a dessert to your friend, family or neighbors then this cake is for you.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Cooling Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Serving: 10 slices

INGREDIENTS

Leche Flan Layer 1/2 cup granulated sugar 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

Ube Cake Layer 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup 2 drops ube extract 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Place a baking tray with water in the oven on the rack. 2. For the for the leche flan, using a saucepan, add sugar over medium heat and swirl until melt and brown. Pour the caramelized sugar into the 7” or 9” cake pan. Spread the cameral evenly and set aside.

1 3. For the leche flan, in a large bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, and condensed milk, then evaporated milk until smooth. Set aside. 4. For the , in a large bowl whisk together eggs, oil, and sugar until well combined. Add ube halaya and extract and whisk until well combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well blended. 5. Lets assemble, pour leche flan batter over the caramel, pop any bubbles that form on the surface. Then slowly pour the ube cake batter over the leche flan batter. 6. Place the cake pan in the oven with the water bath, and bake for 60 minutes or until the cake is baked through. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack. Using a knife, run it around the edges to the flan and place a plate with a rim over the cake pan and quickly flip the over. Allow it too cool completely and chill until cold for 30 minutes to 1 hour before enjoying.

Notes: when baking it, around 45 minutes, cover the top of the cake pan with foil to prevent it ​ from burning the top. Check it every 5-7 minutes to see if the cake is done baking. This recipe can also be used for too!

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