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Daddy’s Birthday Flan 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Recipe courtesy of chef Ninamarie Bojekian 3/4 cup buttermilk
Mendoza 3 tablespoons rainbow
Servings: 10-12 sprinkles (optional)
Caramel Sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar Flan:
1/4 cup water 4 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces)
Cake: sweetened condensed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour milk
1 teaspoon baking 1 can (12 ounces)
powder evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt extract
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at ground cinnamon,
room temperature to taste
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs

In saucepan, heat granulated sugar and water over medium- To make flan: In blender on high speed, blend eggs, sweetened
low heat until melted. condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until well
combined.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 9-inch Bundt pan.
Set aside. Gently pour through strainer and onto prepared cake batter.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
When sugar liquifies and turns golden brown, remove from
heat and use silicone spatula or whisk to stir. While stirring, Place pan in water bath by putting it in larger baking dish,
quickly pour into prepared Bundt pan. roasting pan, hotel pan or similar. Pour hot water halfway up
To make cake: In large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, sides to create water bath.
baking soda and salt. Set aside. Bake approximately 1 hour. Cake should be golden brown and
In another bowl, use hand mixer on medium speed to beat jiggle when shaken when done.
butter and sugar, about 3 minutes, until fluffy. Add eggs and Remove cake from water bath and cool on rack 10 minutes.
vanilla. Beat well.
Run knife or spatula carefully around edges to separate.
On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture and buttermilk Place plate on top of cake and, while holding it, flip over
until combined. Fold in rainbow sprinkles, if desired. carefully and quickly.
Pour batter into pans over caramel sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.
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