Adorable Bento Cakes: Easy Mini Cake Ideas Anyone Can Make
Soft, lightly sweetened mini cakes inspired by Korean-style bento cakes, perfect for small celebrations and gifting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 bento cakes 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 large eggs
60 g granulated sugar
40 ml neutral oil
40 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
80 g cake flour
1 tsp baking powder
200 ml heavy cream
20 g powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a shallow pan.
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Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Add oil, milk, and vanilla.
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Fold in sifted flour and baking powder.
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Bake 12–15 minutes. Cool fully.
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Cut small round layers.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
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Layer cake with cream, frost outside, and decorate.
Notes
Add fruit filling or cocoa powder for variation. Chill briefly before decorating for clean lines.