Ingredients
Cake Base
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, 22 Ounce (Pack of 4)
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Antimo Caputo Chefs Flour - Italian Double Zero 00 - Soft Wheat for Pizza Dough, Bread, & Pasta, 2.2 Lb (Pack of 2)
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King Arthur, Measure for Measure Flour, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, 3 Pounds, Packaging May Vary
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Sugar In The Raw Granulated Turbinado Cane Sugar Cubes, No Added Flavors or erythritol, Pure Natural Sweetener, Hot & Cold Drinks, Coffee, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO,Pack of 1
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Sugar In The Raw Granulated Turbinado Cane Sugar, No Added Flavors or erythritol, Pure Natural Sweetener, Hot & Cold Drinks, Coffee, Baking, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Bulk Sugar, 2lb Bag (1-Pack)
$3.74
$4.14
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C&H Pure Cane Granulated White Sugar, 25-Pound Bags
$56.99
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Fillings
COCONUT CAKE AND PASTRY FILLING 2 LB
$18.74
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Solo Cake/Pastry Filling Raspberry, 12 oz X 2 cans
$12.70
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Jeynuuss Pastry Filling 3-Pack, 2 Pounds Bags Raspberry Filling for Cakes Strawberry Filling for Cakes Bavarian Cream Filling Strawberry Pie Filling Raspberry Pie Filling Cheesecake Filling Cake Filling Cannoli Filling
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Broadway Basketeers Gourmet Cookies Gift basket Bakery Sweets Gift Basket, Dessert, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Brownie with Photo Gift Box for Holidays, Birthday, Christmas, Congratulations
$49.95
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Duncan Hines Comstock Original Pie Filling & Topping, Country Cherry, 21 Ounce (Pack of 8)
$33.92
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Red Raspberry Pie & Pastry Filling, 2 lb Squeeze Tube with ZESTI Sticker – Kosher, for Pies, Pastries, Cookies & Cakes
$15.26
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Tiptree Black Currant Preserve, 12 Ounce Jars (Pack of 6)
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Tiptree Black Currant Preserve 12 Ounce (Pack of 6)
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St. Dalfour Blackcurrant Fruit Spread - 10oz - 100% from Fruit, No Artificial Ingredients, Non GMO, No Cane Sugars, All Natural, Made in France
$9.99
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Ateco Disposable Decorating Bags (Pack of 100) and 6 pc Cake Decorating Tip Set
$33.64
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Perlli Baking Pan 10 Piece Set Nonstick Carbon Steel Gray Oven Bakeware Kitchen Set, 2 Cookie Sheets, 2 Round Cake Pans, Square Pan, Roasting Pan, Loaf Pan, Crisp Pan, Pizza Crisper, & Muffin Pan
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Japanese Snack box Authentic Bakery Combo Traditional Wagashi and Dagashi Pastry Gift Set (Pack of 10)
$31.99
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TORTUGA Provenance Rum Cake Variety Pack – 4 oz. - 6 Pack - The Perfect Premium Gourmet Gift for Stocking Stuffers, Gift Baskets, and Christmas Gifts - Great Mini Cakes for Delivery
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Little Bites Party Cake Muffins, 5 individual packs, (1 ct each), Cake and Sprinkles Mini Muffins, 8.25 oz Box
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Moretoes 50pcs 4x4x2.5 Inches White Cookie Boxes with Window, Bakery Boxes, Small Treat Boxes, Mini Pastry Boxes for Dessert, Strawberries, Cake
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Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, beat the butter until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
Step 2
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour your cake pans. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once done, allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3
Once the cakes are cool, level them if necessary and slice them into layers. Choose your desired filling such as Snickers or Chocolate-Cherry and layer the cake with the filling between each layer. Repeat this until all layers are stacked.
For decoration, you can use cream frosting or edible flowers to enhance the appearance of your bento cakes.
Servings
Equipment
Choose a half-sheet baking pan for even baking. A silicone baking mat can help with easy release.
CURTA 6 Pack Aluminum Sheet Pan, NSF Listed Full Size 26 x 18 inch Commercial Bakery Cake Bun Pan, Baking Tray
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Wilton Non-Stick 6-Cavity Donut Baking Pans, 2-Count
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Amazon Basics Rectangular Baking Bread Loaf Pan, 9.5 x 5 Inch, Set of 2, Gray
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Use various sizes for mixing your batter and fillings. Glass bowls are preferred for monitoring the mixing process.
A stand mixer can save time and energy when whipping ingredients together. Hand mixers work too!
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS, Onyx Black
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Commercial Stand Mixer, 15Qt Heavy Duty Electric Food Mixer, Commercial Mixer 600W with 3 Speeds Adjustable 130/233/415RPM, Stainless Steel Bowl, Dough Hook Whisk Beater Perfect for Bakery Pizzeria
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Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer, 4 Quarts, Dough Hook, Flat Beater Attachments, Splash Guard 7 Speeds with Whisk, Silver
$95.99
$119.99
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Use a spatula for folding in delicate ingredients and a spoon for scooping batter. Silicone spatulas are great for scraping the bowl clean.
304 Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set - 9 PCS Serving Utensils, Cooking Utensil, Solid Spoon, Slotted Spoon, Fork, Spatula, Ladle, Skimmer Spoon, Slotted Spatula Tunner, Spaghetti Spoon, Large Spoon
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HOTEC Food Grade Silicone Rubber Spatula Set for Kitchen Baking, Cooking, and Mixing High Heat Resistant Non Stick Dishwasher Safe BPA-Free Black Set of 5
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U-Taste Silicone Spoon Spatula Set, 600ºF High Heat Resistant Food Grade Flexible Rubber Scraper, Cooking Mixing Baking Kitchen Utensils Set of 3 (Multicolors)
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A long icing knife will help you get that smooth finish on your bento cakes.
Pro Dough Pastry Scraper/Cutter/Chopper Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Measuring Scale Multipurpose- Cake, Pizza Cutter - Pastry Bread Separator Scale Knife (1)
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Wilton Icing Spatula - 13-Inch Angled Cake Spatula for Smoothing Frosting on Treats or Spreading Filling Between Cake Layers, Steel
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OXO Good Grips Cupcake Icing Knife
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Variations
Faq
- What is a bento cake?
A bento cake is a small, individually-sized cake styled beautifully, perfect for personal servings or to brighten special events.
- How do I store leftover bento cakes?
Leftover cakes should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- How can I make my bento cake more visually appealing?
Try adding colorful sprinkles, fresh fruit, or edible flowers on top for an eye-catching finish.
- Can I freeze bento cakes?
Yes! Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap before freezing. They can last up to a month. Just remember to let them thaw in the fridge before serving.
- What do I do if my cake is too dry?
Consider adding a simple syrup to the cake layers to add moisture or serve it with a creamy filling to enhance the texture.
- What’s the best way to layer the fillings?
Spread the filling evenly onto the cake layers, ensuring a consistent distribution for balanced flavor in each bite!