Adorable Bento Cakes with Fruit and Whipped Frosting
Miniature layered Bento Cakes with fluffy sponge, soft buttercream, and charming decorations — perfect for birthdays, gifts, or personal treats.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini cakes (2 servings each) 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter or oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet or cake pan.
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Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk.
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Pour into pan, smooth, and bake 20–25 mins.
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Cool completely. Cut out 4-inch rounds.
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Make frosting by beating butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Layer cakes with frosting. Apply crumb coat. Chill.
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Decorate with colored frosting, sprinkles, or piped designs.
Notes
Assemble shortly before serving. Store chilled if using whipped or cream cheese frostings.