Flan cake
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| Type | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature or cold |
Flan cake, also known as leche flan cake or crème caramel cake, is a Filipino chiffon or sponge cake (mamón) baked with a layer of leche flan (crème caramel) on top and drizzled with caramel syrup. It is sometimes known as "custard cake", which confuses it with yema cake.[1][2][3][4] Modern versions of flan cake can be cooked with a variety of added ingredients. An example is the use of ube cake as the base.[5][6]
A similar Filipino dessert that uses a steamed cupcake (puto mamón) as the base is known as puto flan.[7] Flan cake is very similar to the Puerto Rican dish flancocho, except the latter includes cream cheese.[8]
Culture & History
[edit]Lechen flan is an iconic, rich caramel custard that stands as a beloved symbol of Spanish cultural influence in the Philippines, born from the creative utilization of leftover egg yolks used for use to building churches in the 16th century.[9] Often served in traditional oval-shaped tin molds called llaneras,[10] this staple dessert is perfected with condensed milk,[11] giving it a denser, sweeter texture compared to its Spanish predecessor.Indelibly ingrained in Philippine culture, it is an indispensable fixture of festive celebrations, weddings, and Christmas,[12] embodying the Filipino value of grand hospitality and sweet celebration. Whether enjoyed alone or as a key component of the popular halo-halo,[13] its creamy,, caramel-topped presence remains a cherished part of Filipino culinary identity.
See also
[edit]External links
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Media related to Flan cake at Wikimedia Commons
References
[edit]- ↑ "Leche Flan Cake / Creme Caramel Cake". The Culinary Corner. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Leche Flan Caramel Custard Chiffon Cake". SugaryWinzy. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Best Leche Flan Chiffon Cake". Busog! Sarap!. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ de Guzman, Jun Jun. "Leche Flan Cake Recipe". Yummy.ph. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Ube Leche Flan Cake". New Gen Baker. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Filipino Custard Cake plus Video". The Skinny Pot. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Leche Puto". Kawaling Pinoy. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ "Easy Flan Cake (Flancocho)". Kitchen Gidget. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ↑ The destiny of egg whites & egg yolks in cultural heritage preservation - Philstarlife retrieved May 2026
- ↑ TagalogLang-RECIPE: Leche Flan This Source is pointed towards a recipe site although it contains a line where it proves the llanera statement.
- ↑ Leche Flan — Creamy Filipino Caramel Custard Dessert retrieved May 2026
- ↑ ExecutiveGourmet-PH - Leche Flan Recipe retrieved May 2026
- ↑ ExecutiveGourmet-PH - Leche Flan Recipe retrieved May 2026
