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Vanilla Bento Cake

A delightful small cake that’s perfect for one, quick to bake, and offers a delicious taste of home baking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk any milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small bento or cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool before slicing. Enjoy your single-serving vanilla bento cake!

Notes

Serve your Vanilla Bento Cake warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain or with ice cream or whipped cream. Fresh fruit or powdered sugar adds extra flair. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Double the recipe for more servings.