Description
Delight in the charm of a bento cake—a miniature masterpiece featuring fluffy layers of cake and rich frosting. Ideal for any celebration, this visually stunning dessert is incredibly easy to personalize, ensuring that every bite brings joy and sweetness. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice, this recipe is perfect for impressing friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cake flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two small round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add vanilla extract.
- Assemble the bento cake by spreading frosting between layers and adding decorations as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg