Description
Celebrate your graduation with this delightful bento cake, perfect for sharing with friends and family. This cake is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great centerpiece for your graduation celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup frosting of your choice
- Decorative elements (like edible flowers, graduation caps, or personalized cake toppers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the cake into smaller bento-sized pieces.
- Frost each piece with your chosen frosting and decorate with edible flowers, graduation caps, or personalized cake toppers.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the flavors of the cake and frosting to match your favorite tastes.
- For an extra touch, consider adding a layer of fruit preserves between the cake layers before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
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