"From Esteban Castillo's book, 'Chicano Eats,' a magical, "impossible" cake that that bakes into distinct layers of dulce de leche flan and fudgy chocolate cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (13.4 ounce/380 g) can La Lechera dulce de leche (1½ cups/355 ml)
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1 (12 ounce/354 ml) can evaporated milk
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4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 pinch of Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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5 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
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1/2 cup (120 ml) brewed coffee
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1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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For serving (optional)<\/em>
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Dulce de leche
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Chopped nuts
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Whipped cream
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Ground cinnamon