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Bento Cake

Bento cakes are small, personal-sized cakes perfect for celebrating special occasions, customized with your favorite decorations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Betty Crocker cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
Frosting and Decorations
  • Frosting of choice
  • Sprinkles or decorations (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a small cake pan (or several single-serving containers).
Baking
  1. Bake according to the time indicated on the box for the size of your pan.
  2. Let the cake cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Once cooled, frost the cake with your chosen frosting and add sprinkles or other decorations.
  2. Serve the bento cake as a personal-sized dessert for any celebration.

Notes

Store any leftover bento cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If frosted, keep in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.