PINK BENTO CAKE: A CUTE MINI CAKE PERFECT FOR SHARING

Pink Bento Cake: A Cute Mini Cake Perfect for Sharing

Key Info:

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1.5 hours

Servings: 2-4

Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly

Dietary: Vegetarian

Equipment Needed:

• 4-5 inch round cake pan
• Hand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Piping bags
• Measuring tools

Ingredients:

Cake Base:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pink Buttercream:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 drops pink food coloring
• 1 tbsp milk

Decoration:

• Edible pearls
• Heart sprinkles
• Optional: Fondant bow

Method:

1. Prep Your Space
   • Preheat oven to 350°F
   • Grease 4-5 inch cake pan
   • Line pan with parchment paper
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt
   • Set aside in separate bowl
3. Cream Butter Mixture
   • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy
   • Add egg and vanilla
   • Mix until smooth and pale
4. Combine Batter
   • Gradually add dry ingredients
   • Alternate with milk
   • Mix until just combined
5. Bake Cake
   • Pour batter into prepared pan
   • Smooth top with spatula
   • Bake 20-25 minutes
   • Test with toothpick for doneness
6. Cool and Prep
   • Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes
   • Remove and cool completely on rack
7. Make Pink Buttercream
   • Beat butter until creamy
   • Gradually add powdered sugar
   • Add pink coloring
   • Adjust consistency with milk
8. Decorate
   • Level cake if needed
   • Apply thin crumb coat
   • Chill for 15 minutes
   • Pipe pink buttercream
   • Add sprinkles and decorations

Crucial Tips:

• Don’t overmix batter
• Use room temperature ingredients
• Chill cake between frosting layers

Storage:

• Refrigerate in airtight container
• Best consumed within 2 days
• Bring to room temperature before serving

Variations:

• Gluten-free: Use GF flour blend
• Vegan: Replace egg with applesauce
• Flavor options: Strawberry, matcha, chocolate

Common Mistakes:

• Overbaking leads to dry cake
• Inconsistent ingredient temperatures
• Overmixing creates tough texture

Pro Decorator Notes:

• Use offset spatula for smooth frosting
• Experiment with piping techniques
• Practice makes perfect!

Enjoy your adorable pink bento cake – a perfect tiny treat for special moments!