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Hand holding sliced bento cake with jam filling and pink buttercream swirls, perfect for dessert blogs

Why Bento Cakes Are the Tiny, Heartwarming Treat Everyone’s Craving Right Now


  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 1 mini cake 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, moist and adorable mini cake perfect for celebrations or gifting. This bento cake is light, fluffy, and customizable with your favorite frosting and decoration.


Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 egg

1/4 cup milk

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Buttercream or whipped cream for frosting

Sprinkles or fruits for decoration


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4-inch round cake pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat the egg, then mix in milk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

7. Frost with buttercream or whipped cream.

8. Decorate with sprinkles, fruits, or edible flowers.

9. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

You can color the frosting with gel food coloring.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Use a serrated knife to level the cake before frosting for a smoother finish.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: bento cake, mini cake, birthday cake, single serve cake