Description
Indulge in a perfectly portioned treat with this quick and easy bento cake recipe! This bakery-style cake is simple to make and perfect for a personal treat or small celebration. Enjoy a moist, flavorful cake with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of your favorite cake mix (vanilla, chocolate, or any flavor you prefer)
- Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1/2 cup milk (instead of water, for extra moisture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances the flavor)
- Your favorite frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles, edible pearls, or other decorations (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with the ingredients listed on the box. Use milk instead of water and add vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 4-inch cake pan. Pour batter into the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with sprinkles, edible pearls, or piping.
Notes
- Use milk instead of water for a moister cake.
- Ensure oven is preheated and cake pan is evenly greased.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Keep decorations simple and elegant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 600 Kcal
- Sugar: 60g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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