Description
A delightful and charming treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, these bento cakes are small, layered cakes that fit perfectly in a lunchbox.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frosting of your choice
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating.
- Pour batter into greased bento cake molds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- Frost and decorate the cakes with sprinkles.
Notes
- Use different colors of frosting for variety.
- Store in an airtight container.
- These cakes are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: valentine bento cakes, mini cakes, dessert, baking