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September 16, 2025
Impossible Cake Recipe
Impossible cake has earned its reputation through sweet and tempting caramel that's drizzled into greased tube pans, creating magical dessert results that seem impossible until experienced. This mysterious cake showcases how simple techniques can create extraordinary presentations while the caramel element adds luxurious sweetness. The tube pan preparation ensures proper shape while the caramel drizzling technique creates the visual and flavor elements that make this cake truly special.
This impossible cake recipe has a reputation! Sweet and tempting caramel is drizzled into a greased tube pan (such as Bundt), followed by a gorgeous smooth mixture for a moist and rich chocolate cake and a layer of flan. Serve it topped with more melted cajeta if you wish.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients
¼ cup cajeta (Mexican caramel sauce)
Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
10 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 cup whole milk
Flan:
2 ½ cups evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt), then lightly dust with flour; tap to remove excess.
Fill a shallow baking pan with enough water to come 1/3 up the sides of the tube pan. Place water bath in the oven to warm up while it is preheating.
Pour cajeta caramel sauce into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until warm and pourable, about 1 minute. Pour into the prepared tube pan, completely covering the bottom.
Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl.
Beat 10 ½ tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 egg and coffee. Add flour mixture, alternating with milk, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter over caramel in tube pan.
Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, 4 eggs, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Pour over cake batter through a fine-mesh sieve.
Bake in the water bath in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Carefully run a thin knife around the edges to loosen, tap pan firmly a few times then shake gently. Place a serving plate over the pan and invert to release cake onto the plate.
Cook’s Note
You can replace the cajeta sauce with a traditional caramel if preferred. Gently heat 1/2 cup white sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and golden brown, then pour into the greased and floured pan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 459 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 59g | Carbs |
| 12g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 459 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium 364mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 41g | |
| Protein 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 295mg | 23% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 400mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
