Description
Celebrate graduation with this adorable mini bento cake! Perfect for a festive gathering, this cake is not only cute but also delicious. It’s the ideal treat for your graduation party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Sprinkles for decoration
- Mini graduation cap toppers or chocolate decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small cake pan.
- In a 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, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the cake horizontally to create two layers.
- Spread a layer of buttercream frosting between the two layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with sprinkles and top with mini graduation cap toppers or chocolate decorations.
- Slice and serve your adorable graduation bento cake!
Notes
- You can customize the cake by using different flavors of frosting or adding food coloring.
- For a more festive look, consider using themed decorations that match your graduation colors.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
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