BOLO BENTO CAKE: A Cute Mini Cake Experience

BOLO BENTO CAKE: A Cute Mini Cake Experience

Quick Details:

🕒 Prep Time: 20-30 minutes

🥄 Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

👥 Servings: 4-6

🌶️ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Why You’ll Love This Bento Cake:

• Adorably compact
• Perfectly personalized
• Instagram-worthy presentation
• Super versatile flavor options

Equipment Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• Hand mixer
• 15cm round baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Measuring tools

Ingredients:

Cake Base:

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup hot milk
• 3/4 cup wheat flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Filling:

• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 5 tbsp cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp butter

Buttercream Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk

Baking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Prep baking pan with parchment.
2. Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy – about 3-4 minutes.
3. Gently fold in oil, hot milk, and vanilla. Mix carefully.
4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden.
6. Cool cake completely before decorating.
7. For filling, mix condensed milk, cocoa, and butter in saucepan. Cook until thickened.
8. Prepare buttercream by whipping butter, adding sugar, milk, and vanilla.
9. Slice cake, layer with chocolate filling.
10. Frost and decorate in bento-style box.

Pro Tips:

• Cool cake fully to prevent frosting melting
• Use room temperature ingredients
• Don’t overmix batter
• Decorate with personal touch

Dietary Variations:

• Vegetarian ✅
• Vegan Possible (with substitutions)
• Gluten-Free Adaptable

Storage:

• Refrigerate 3 days
• Serve at room temperature
• Best enjoyed within 24 hours

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Overbaking leads to dry cake
• Undermixing creates uneven texture
• Frosting needs completely cool surface

Flavor Variations:

• Chocolate
• Matcha
• Red Velvet
• Lemon
• Vanilla

Cultural Note:

Bento cakes originated in Korean cafe culture, becoming a global social media sensation for their cute, personalized design.

Final Thoughts:

This mini cake isn’t just dessert – it’s an experience, a gift, and a work of art all in one adorable package!

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