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Birthday Bento Cake

Birthday Bento Cake
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A delightful Birthday Bento Cake that's sweet, tender, and perfect for individual celebrations.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Baking powder
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted butter (softened)
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 Large eggs
½ cup Whole milk
¼ cup Sour cream
1 cup Unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
3–4 cups Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract for frosting
1–3 tablespoons Milk or cream for frosting
Sprinkles, mini candles, edible glitter as desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 4-inch round cake pans or a muffin ti
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until well combined
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk and sour cream. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk mixture
  6. Divide the batter evenly among your prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clea
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely
  8. Prepare your buttercream frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream, until smooth
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, level them if necessary. Place one cake layer on your bento box base or a small serving plate. Spread a layer of buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top
  10. Frost the entire bento cake smoothly with the remaining buttercream and add sprinkles or other decorations as desired
  11. Carefully place your decorated mini cake into your bento box

Notes

To make a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.

For dairy-free options, substitute whole milk with a non-dairy alternative and use plant-based butter.

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