Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this adorable and delicious bento cake! This cute mini cake is perfect for showing your love and appreciation. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s a delightful treat that will put a smile on any mom’s face.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Buttercream frosting (for decorating)
- Edible decorations (sprinkles, flowers, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into mini bento-sized portions.
- Frost each piece with buttercream frosting and decorate with your choice of edible decorations.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of cake mix for a different taste.
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the icing.
- Get creative with your decorations to make each mini cake unique!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 40
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