Description
A delightful bento-style cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and pink food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a bento box cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Color one with red and the other with pink food coloring.
- Pour the batters into the pan, alternating colors.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Frost the cake with buttercream and decorate with heart sprinkles.
- Slice and serve in bento boxes.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Customize the frosting flavor as desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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