Description
A delightful bento cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream for frosting
- Fresh strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a bento box mold.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Add red food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Pour batter into the mold.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let it cool before frosting with whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Adjust baking time for different molds.
- Use gel food coloring for better results.
- Store in the refrigerator if not served immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: bento cake, valentines day, dessert, cake