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Bento Cake

Bento Cake

Delight in a beautifully crafted Bento Cake that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately mix in dry ingredients with milk until just combined.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or fresh fruit into the batter before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

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