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bento cake

bento cake

Discover the art of bento cakes with easy recipes, creative designs, and health benefits. Perfect for gifting or indulging, explore what makes bento cake special today.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Bento cake box for presentation

Ingredients

  • 200 g Vanilla sponge cake base
  • 100 g Applesauce or mashed bananas or yogurt (for egg substitute)
  • to taste Frosting (e.g., buttercream, cream cheese)
  • as desired Fresh fruits (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwis) for decoration
  • optional Edible flowers or themed decor

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pan.
  • Whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder).
  • In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients and add your egg substitute.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before trimming.
  • Trim the cooled cake to fit a bento box.
  • Layer the trimmed cake with frosting and fresh fruit.
  • Chill the cake before serving to help everything set.

Notes

This recipe is very popular for its ease and irresistible taste. A dessert that will showcase your pastry skills!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg
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