Description
Bento cakes, also known as mini or cute cakes, are single-serving delights perfect for gifting or personal treats. This recipe guides you through creating your own adorable and delicious bento cake with customizable flavors, fillings, and decorations. Enjoy this fun and versatile Japanese-inspired dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Food coloring (optional)
- For Decoration:
- Sprinkles
- Edible flowers
- Fondant
- Icing pens
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 4-inch round cake pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until combined. Pour batter into pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth and desired consistency. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost the Cake: Place cooled cake on a plate or stand. Spread an even layer of frosting over the top and sides, smoothing it out for decorating.
- Decorate Your Mini Cake: Decorate with sprinkles, edible flowers, fondant, or icing pens. Personalize with messages or designs. Place in a bento box for presentation.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best taste.
- Don’t overbake the cake to avoid dryness.
- Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting.
- Use a warm spatula for smooth frosting.
- Get creative with flavors and decorations!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 850 Kcal
- Sugar: 80g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 110g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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