How to Make Bento Cakes at Home: Easy Step-by-Step Recipe
Learn how to make adorable bento cakes at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for gifts or personal treats!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
- Bake the Mini Cakes: Pour the batter into small cake pans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream and decorate with pastel-colored piping and edible flowers.
- Package and Serve: Place the decorated cakes in bento boxes and tie with a ribbon for a cute presentation.
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Notes
Use a piping bag for precise decorations.
Store bento cakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Store bento cakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
