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Bento Cake Ideas

Bento Cake Ideas: Adorable Mini Cakes You Can Customize!

Discover delightful bento cake ideas, perfect for any occasion and customizable to suit your taste!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened, or use plant-based butter for vegan
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Or use applesauce or a vegan egg replacer
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Milk Or plant-based milk
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or non-dairy cream for vegan

Equipment

  • 4-inch cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Bento Cake Ideas
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 4-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Blend in an egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes until done.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Use a serrated knife to level the top and slice the cake into layers.
  9. Beat together ingredients for frosting until light and fluffy.
  10. Layer cake with frosting between layers and apply a crumb coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients at room temperature for the best results. Don't overmix the batter to keep the cake light and airy.

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