Description
Bento cakes are delightful mini desserts that blend rich flavors and creative designs into every bite. Perfect for birthdays or as a sweet treat for yourself, these charming cakes feature a moist chocolate sponge paired with velvety buttercream frosting. Not only are they fun to make, but they are also customizable for any occasion, making them a hit at celebrations or quiet evenings at home. Try this recipe to impress your friends and family with a deliciously adorable cake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 6-inch round baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, and melted butter; mix until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cake with buttercream frosting and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg