Description
A festive and delicious Christmas bento cake, perfect for holiday celebrations. This small, decorated cake fits perfectly in a bento box and makes a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Christmas-themed decorations (sprinkles, edible glitter, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter into two parts. Color one part red and the other green.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool, then slice into layers if desired.
- Frost with whipped cream and decorate with Christmas-themed toppings.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting.
- Store in the fridge if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: christmas bento cake, holiday dessert, festive cake, small cake