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Red Velvet Bento Cake

Red Velvet Bento Cake
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This Red Velvet Bento Cake is a charming and perfectly portioned mini cake, ideal for celebrating small victories with loved ones. It's made with a rich red velvet cake and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, creating a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of food as love, made simple and nourishing for the soul.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup Granulated sugar
½ teaspoon Baking soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 Large egg
½ cup Vegetable oil
½ cup Buttermilk
½ teaspoon White vinegar
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1–2 teaspoons Red gel food coloring
8 ounces Cream cheese, full fat, softened
½ cup Unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla extract
  4. Add red gel food coloring to the wet ingredients until desired color is achieved
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add vanilla and powdered sugar gradually
  9. Assemble the cake by leveling the layers, frosting between layers, and applying a crumb coat
  10. Chill the cake, then frost the top and sides, and decorate as desired before serving

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.

A crumb coat helps achieve a smooth finish for the frosting.

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