10 Interesting Facts About Flan Cake

1. Indulge in Spain and Latin America's famed caramel-topped Flan.

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2. "Flan" echoes Latin "fladon," derived from German "flado" meaning flat cake.

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3. Flan's journey: from savory to sweet dish, fish to caramel.

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4. Romans crafted flan—eggs turned sweet and savory in surplus.

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5. Middle Ages' European favorite, savored during Lent's meat abstinence.

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6. Spaniards transported flan to America, elevating it to delicacy status.

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7. Mexico's touch refined flan, shaping today's beloved sweet classic.

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8. Name "flan" hails from Old French "flaon," rooted in Late Latin.

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9. Flan's global appeal: simple preparation, coveted dessert in every kitchen.

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10. Creamy custard, oven-baked, crowned with caramel; flan's exquisite texture.

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