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Vanilla Bento Cake

Vanilla Bento Cake
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A simple, moist Vanilla Bento Cake that brings joy and sweetness to any occasion. Perfectly portioned for one or two servings, it embodies love in every bite.

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, room temperature
½ cup Whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
3–4 cups Powdered sugar
2–4 tablespoons Heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for buttercream)
Pinch of salt (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 4-inch round cake pans
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely
  8. Prepare the buttercream by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached
  9. Once cooled, frost the cake layers and assemble them, decorating as desired

Notes

For dietary needs, substitutions can be made to suit gluten-free, dairy-free, or egg-free diets.

Add flavors like lemon zest, almond extract, or chocolate chips to customize your cake.

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