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Simple Bento Cake Recipe

Simple Bento Cake Recipe
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The Simple Bento Cake Recipe is a delightful, individual-sized cake perfect for small celebrations or a sweet treat. It's simple to make, forgiving for beginners, and ideal for portion control.

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
2 Large eggs
¾ cup Whole milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Unsalted butter (for buttercream)
3–4 cups Powdered sugar
2–4 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour four 4-inch round cake pans
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Mix on low speed until just combined
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer comes out clea
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely
  7. Make the buttercream by beating softened unsalted butter, then adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fluffy
  8. Once the cakes are cool, level the tops if necessary, stack the layers with buttercream in between, apply a crumb coat, then frost with the remaining buttercream

Notes

Sift flour and powdered sugar for a lighter texture.

Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification.

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