Description
Discover the secret to creating a delicious homemade bento cake, the perfect mini cake for any celebration or a personal treat. This step-by-step guide makes baking easy and fun, allowing you to unleash your creativity in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for a colorful bento cake)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 4-inch cake pan.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cake 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.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the milk until you reach your desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract and add food coloring if desired.
- Assemble and Decorate: Once the cake is completely cool, level the top with a serrated knife if necessary. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the buttercream frosting. Decorate with sprinkles, edible pearls, or a piping design. Place the finished cake in a bento box or small takeaway container.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to avoid a tough cake.
- Cool Completely: Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Smooth Frosting: Use an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
- Get Creative: Explore different bento cake ideas and designs.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg