Valentine’s Bento Cakes
Delightful mini cakes perfect for sharing, combining the fun of bento boxes with homemade sweetness.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 pieces eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
For Frosting and Decoration
- Buttercream frosting
- Decorative toppings (like sprinkles, fruits, etc.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by assembling all your ingredients. Measure out the flour, sugar, butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
Baking the Cakes
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until well mixed.
- Begin adding the flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, alternating between the two, starting and ending with flour.
- Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, testing with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
- Once cooled, layer cakes with buttercream frosting and decorate with toppings.
- Serve the cakes with your favorite beverages and enjoy!
Notes
To keep cakes fresh, store in an airtight container. Can be frozen for later use, but decorate before serving.