How to make Cajeta

Cajeta is a Mexican caramel made from goat’s milk, it has a delicious taste and it can be used to make a lot of Mexican desserts like the delicious ChocoFlan . Cajeta is really easy to make, but you might as well find it at the supermarket.

Note: Makes 2 Lts (8 cups)

Ingredients:

• 6 cups of goat milk OR normal whole milk
• 1 1/2 oz brandy
• 1lb brown sugar OR granulated sugar
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Preparation:

1. In a saucepan put the sugar and stir until a caramel is made. Add the brandy,the condensed milk, and the goat milk (one by one) & keep stirring.
2. Then add the vanilla & cinnamon. Keep stirring until it boils a while; it should turn brownish & caramel-like.
3. Take out of fire and let it cool.

ChocoFlan

Note: the recipe is made with cajeta, a Mexican caramel made from goat’s milk, if you don’t find it you can just use caramel, but it tastes MUCH better with cajeta. You can also make it yourself is really easy .. here’s the link: How to make Cajeta



Ingredients:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix plus the ingredients in the box to make it
- 4 eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cajeta

Preparation:

1. Follow the instructions to make the cake, adding 1/2 cup of the Cajeta and set the batter aside.
2. Blend the condensed milk, the evaporated milk, the eggs, and the vanilla extract on high speed.
3. In a container, spread thoroughly the remaining Cajeta, as if it was butter (use more if you need to). Then add the blended mixture, and after it, add the cake mixture.
4. Bake at 500°F for 40 min.
5. Let it cool and then unmold.