Description
This Bento Cake for Mother’s Day is tiny, adorable, and totally personalized, making it the perfect sweet treat to celebrate the special day. With its charming design and customizable elements, it’s sure to bring a smile to any mom’s face!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fondant or frosting for decoration
- Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into small, bento-sized pieces and decorate with fondant or frosting as desired.
- Add edible glitter or sprinkles for a festive touch. Personalize each piece with messages or designs that reflect your mom’s personality.
Notes
- You can customize the flavors of the cake by adding cocoa powder for a chocolate version or using flavored extracts.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you want to make more bento cakes.
- For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat flour or a sugar substitute.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
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