Description
Celebrate graduation with this adorable bento cake, perfect for gifting or sharing with friends and family. This cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great centerpiece for any graduation party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Graduation-themed decorations (edible or non-edible)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bento box or a small cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bento box or pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it.
- Once cooled, frost the top of the cake with buttercream frosting and decorate with graduation-themed decorations.
- If desired, use food coloring to tint your frosting for a more personalized touch.
- Slice the cake into portions directly from the bento box, or remove it and place it on a serving platter.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding cocoa powder for a chocolate bento cake.
- Feel free to customize the decorations to fit the graduate’s school colors or personal style.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
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