Description
A bento cake is a small, cute cake typically designed for one or two people. It is perfect for celebrations or as a personal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frosting of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add milk and vanilla, and mix thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool, then frost as desired.
Notes
- Customize with different flavors of frosting.
- Use food coloring for a decorative touch.
- Store in the refrigerator if not consumed right away.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: bento cake, small cake, dessert, celebration