Description
A fun and easy bento cake recipe perfect for any occasion. This small, single-serving cake is designed to be both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting (your favorite flavor)
- Decorations (sprinkles, edible markers, small candies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a small round cake pan (about 6 inches).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake.
- Decorate your bento cake to make it funny and unique.
Notes
- You can use any cake flavor you like.
- Get creative with your decorations to express your humor.
- This recipe is easily adaptable for cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cake
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (will vary based on frosting and decorations)
- Sugar: Approx. 30-40g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35-45g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg
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