Why make this recipe
Bento cakes are a fun and cute way to celebrate special occasions. They are small, personal-sized cakes that are perfect for sharing. This recipe is easy and quick to make, so you can treat yourself or gift it to someone special without much hassle. Plus, you can customize the decorations to match any celebration!
How to make Bento Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box Betty Crocker cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- Frosting of choice
- Sprinkles or decorations (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a small cake pan (or several single-serving containers).
- Bake according to the time indicated on the box for the size of your pan.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your chosen frosting and add sprinkles or other decorations.
- Serve the bento cake as a personal-sized dessert for any celebration.
How to serve Bento Cake
To serve a bento cake, simply cut it into slices if it’s in a larger cake pan or serve it directly from individual containers. You can add extra sprinkles, fresh fruit, or little messages on top for an added personal touch.
How to store Bento Cake
Store any leftover bento cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you have frosted it, keep it in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Enjoy it cold or bring it back to room temperature before serving.
Tips to make Bento Cake
- Use different flavors of cake mix to create unique bento cakes.
- Experiment with various toppings and decorations to match the theme of your celebration.
- Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Variation
You can make a chocolate bento cake by using chocolate cake mix instead of a vanilla one. Adding flavored frosting, like cream cheese or chocolate, can also give it a delightful twist.
FAQs
Can I make bento cakes in advance?
Yes, you can bake and frost your bento cakes a day or two ahead of time. Just store them properly to keep them fresh.
What if I don’t have a small cake pan?
You can use muffin tins or any heat-safe container. Just adjust the baking time accordingly, since smaller cakes will cook faster.
Can I use homemade cake mix?
Absolutely! You can use your favorite homemade cake recipe instead of a box mix. Just ensure the batter can be baked in small portions.
Bento Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a small cake pan (or several single-serving containers).
- Bake according to the time indicated on the box for the size of your pan.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your chosen frosting and add sprinkles or other decorations.
- Serve the bento cake as a personal-sized dessert for any celebration.