Description
This creative and easy bento cake recipe is perfect for beginners! Learn how to bake and decorate a charming mini cake, ideal for gifting or enjoying as a personal treat. Follow our step-by-step guide and tips to create a delightful and delicious bento cake that’s both fun to make and beautiful to look at.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles and other decorations
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan.
- Step 2: Bake and Cool the Cake Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, use a cake leveler or serrated knife to level the top of the cake.
- Step 3: Frost the Cake If using, divide your buttercream frosting and tint each portion with different food coloring. Place a dollop of frosting on top of the leveled cake and spread it evenly with a spatula. Ensure the frosting is smooth and covers the entire surface.
- Step 4: Decorate Your Bento Cake Fill piping bags with your desired frosting colors. Use piping tips to create decorative swirls, borders, and designs on top of the cake. Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or other decorations to enhance the visual appeal.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Level the cake carefully for a professional finish.
- Chill the frosted cake briefly to set the frosting before decorating.
- Practice piping techniques on parchment paper before decorating the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bento cake, lunchbox cake, mini cake, easy cake recipe, beginner baking, cake decorating, Korean cake, creative cake, small cake, single-serving cake