Description
Indulge in this Effortless Bento Cake Recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with a quick and flavorful single-serving cake. Easy to prepare and ideal for special occasions or a simple treat, this recipe showcases the simplicity and delight of creating a bento-style dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by lining a small cake pan with parchment paper if using, or ensure a microwave-safe mug is ready.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan or mug and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before decorating as per your preference.
Notes
- Don’t overcook: Microwaves can vary, so monitor the cooking process to prevent the cake from drying out.
- Customize your cake with different flavors, spices, or mix-ins to suit your taste.
- Be creative with your decorations using frosting, sprinkles, or fresh fruits for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: East Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bento cake, easy bento cake recipe, quick cake recipe, single-serving dessert, flavorful mini cake