Adorable Bento Cake Recipe for Your Next Party
Discover how to make an Instagram-worthy bento cake at home with simple ingredients and decorating tips. Perfect for birthdays and special celebrations
Equipment
- Small 4-inch cake pans or silicone molds
- Offset spatula for smooth frosting
- Piping bags with various decorating tips
- Digital kitchen scale for precise measurements
- Turntable for easy cake decoration
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparing the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 4-inch cake pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
Baking and Cooling
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
- Spread a thin layer of buttercream between cake layers.
- Use an offset spatula to frost the outside for a smooth finish.
- Decorate with buttercream piping, fondant shapes, or edible prints.
Creative Tips
- Refrigerate the cake layers for 15 minutes before frosting for cleaner edges.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant frosting shades.
- Try different decoration techniques such as gradient effects and fondant sculpting.