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Strawberry Bento Cake

Strawberry Bento Cake

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This delightful strawberry bento cake recipe brings so much joy with minimal effort and creates perfectly portioned treats. Imagine: moist, tender cake layers, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, all tucked into a cute little bento box.

  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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)
2 Large eggs
¾ cup Whole milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Fresh strawberries (finely diced)
1 ½ cups Heavy cream
¼ cup Powdered sugar (or to taste)
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
6–8 whole Fresh strawberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four 4-inch round cake pans
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients
  5. Gently fold in the finely diced fresh strawberries
  6. Divide the batter evenly among your prepared 4-inch cake pans
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clea
  8. Let the cakes cool in their pans for 5-10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely
  9. In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form
  10. Once cooled, level the tops of your cakes if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or inside a bento box
  11. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream frosting, then top with fresh strawberry slices
  12. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and repeat with frosting and strawberries
  13. Frost the top and sides of each bento cake with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with whole or sliced strawberries
  14. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

  • Author: Hannah Williams
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free options available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bento cake
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

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