Description
A bento cake is a small, single-serving cake designed to fit in a bento box. It’s perfect for personal treats or small celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small baking pan or bento box-sized mold.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, then mix well.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness if needed.
- Decorate with frosting or fruit for extra appeal.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: bento cake, single-serving cake, small cake, Japanese dessert