Description
A delightful bento cake perfect for Valentine’s Day. This small, single-serving cake is easy to make and decorate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream or frosting for decoration
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or edible decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking pan or ramekin.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before decorating.
- Top with whipped cream or frosting and add heart-shaped decorations.
Notes
- Use a 4-inch pan for a perfect bento cake size.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Decorate with fresh berries for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: valentine bento cake, small cake recipe, valentine dessert