Funny Bento Cake Designs (Print)

Mini bento cakes with whimsical touches, bringing playful charm to parties, gifts, and celebrations.

# Components:

→ For the Cakes

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For the Buttercream Frosting

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon milk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Gel food coloring (various colors)

→ For Decoration

14 - Edible markers
15 - Sprinkles
16 - Sugar eyes
17 - Fondant shapes
18 - Mini candies

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare four 4-inch (10 cm) round cake pans or ramekins by greasing and lining them.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, whole milk, large egg, and vanilla extract.
04 - Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Divide the prepared batter evenly among the four prepared pans.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
07 - For the buttercream frosting, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Incorporate the milk and vanilla extract, then beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with gel food coloring as desired.
08 - Level the cooled cakes and apply a thin layer of frosting (crumb coat) to each, followed by a final decorative layer.
09 - Utilize the colored buttercream, edible markers, fondant shapes, sprinkles, sugar eyes, and mini candies to craft playful designs, such as funny faces, characters, emojis, or whimsical messages.
10 - Chill the decorated cakes for a minimum of 20 minutes before serving to ensure optimal texture and presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for personalized gifting without committing to a full-sized cake
  • Creates Instagram-worthy desserts with minimal decorating experience required
  • Versatile canvas for expressing humor through food
  • Portion-controlled servings ideal for small gatherings
02 -
  • These cakes stay fresh for up to 3 days when stored properly
  • The small size makes them perfect for beginners practicing decoration techniques
  • Each cake serves 1-2 people depending on appetite

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