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7 Best Bento Cake Decoration Ideas That Will Impress Anyone

By Bhavana Verma

January 17, 2024

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Bento Cake is becoming an increasingly popular cake variation due to its perfectly portioned size, making it perfect for intimate gatherings. These decorative cakes come in cute bento boxes, hiding a special surprise. If you are planning to surprise your close friend with a home-made bento cake, try these interesting decoration ideas.

Butter Cream Bouquet Bento Cake

Creating a cute rose bouquet with colourful buttercream on top of bento cake is a gorgeous way to impress anyone.

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Pixel Art Bento Cake

Pixel art is easy to make and can be made using tools and cookie cutters. This is a perfect design for tech-savvy people and game enthusiasts.

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Sea-Themed Bento Cake

This bento cake will make you dive into undersea adventures. With sand made of graham crackers and water made of blue frosting.

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Minimalist Daisy Bento Cake

This adorable cake is decorated with little daisy flowers made out of whipped cream and centred with yellow fondant balls.

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Galaxy-Themed Bento Cake

A visually stunning cake made with vivid galaxy colours and decorated with stars and cosmic swirls resembles a miniature galaxy packed in a small bento box.

Bon-Voyage Bento Cake

This cake theme is designed for the wanderlust spirit and is perfect for wishing a happy journey. It can also be a centrepiece for travel-themed parties.

Doodle Bento Cake

The best way to express your thoughts for someone is to create an adorable doodle on a bento cake to portray it.

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Simple Bento Cake for One

February 8, 2024 by jen

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Bento Cakes are the perfect mini cakes for any special occasion. These adorable little cakes are filled and decorated in any way to create your own bento cake. 

Table of Contents

What is a bento? 

A bento is a traditional Japanese lunchbox with compartments dividing the meats, veggies, rice, snacks, and desserts. Bento boxes are known for their aesthetic appeal and are often arranged with details. 

So, what is a bento cake? 

 Think of a bento cake as a dessert version of those neat Japanese lunch boxes. Instead of rice and veggies, though, you have mini cake layers, various fillings, and maybe even some fresh fruits. And let’s not forget these cakes are often decorated with super cute designs that’ll make you go “aww” before you take a bite.

Bento cakes are also known as lunch box cakes that originated in South Korea. Korean bento cakes are often designed with cute quirky designs. They are packaged in take-out containers that make them the perfect lunchbox cakes.

Why make this bento cake?

My bento cake recipe is a vanilla cake that’s just enough for one individual serving. Fill the layers of cake with a delicious jam or curd and then frost with a super light layer of frosting. To make this bento cake extra special personalize a sweet message on the cake for the perfect gift. 

Bento Cake Ingredients: 

• Flour: All Purpose flour 
• Baking Powder/Baking Soda: Helps lift the cake to create a tender texture cake. 
• Milk: Hot milk is added at the end to create a tender and moist cake 
• Sugar: Sugar provides sweetness and moisture in the cake. Don’t reduce the amount of sugar in the cake to reduce the sweetness. 
• Oil: Flavorless oil is recommended like canola and vegetable oil. 
• Egg: I always use large eggs when baking. This recipe calls for half of a large egg. 
• Sour Cream: Provides the cake with extra moisture. Full-fat Greek yogurt can also be substituted. 

Buttercream: 

• Butter: Only real butter here, no margarine or shortening. 
• Powdered Sugar: It’s also called confectioner’s sugar, used to sweeten the buttercream. 
• Fillings of Choice: Jams, curds, fruits 

What tools do I need to make a bento cake?

• Offset spatula
• Piping bag or ziploc bag
• Silicone 4 in cake pans or 4 inch cake rounds
• Bench scraper 
• Mini utensil
• 1 small takeout box 
• Colorful twine

How to make Bento Cake:

• Preheat Oven to 350F.

Grease and line a 4in round baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. If using a silicone mold, then just rinse and dry the silicone mold because of dust build up.

In a medium-sized bowl add all the wet ingredients except the milk (half whisked egg, oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, sugar). Mix it all in until it comes together. Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk all the ingredient just until the wet combines with the dry.

In a microwave-safe cup heat up the milk until it’s hot and then add it to the cake batter. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix until all the ingredients are combined. The batter should not be runny but it’s also not very thick either. Bake the cake batter in the prepared pan. This recipe provides me with 3 4-inch cake layers if baking in the silicone mold.

Time will be determined based on the pan you decide to use. 

• Bake the mini cakes for 8 to 10 minutes checking the sides and top of the cake for doneness.

Allow the cakes to fully cool and make the buttercream. 

In a large size bowl add in the butter and cream on high for 4 minutes. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and continue to beat for another 2 to 3 minutes on high and then add in the milk to thin the consistency out.

Assemble and Decorate

Once the cake layers have cooled assemble the cake for decorating. 

• Cut out an 8x8in parchment paper and place it on your decorating stand. Place one of the layers in the middle of the parchment paper.

With an offset spatula or spatula of choice spread some buttercream in the middle of the layers. If a filling is desired, fill a piping bag with buttercream and then pipe a border of buttercream on the inner edges of the cake and then fill and spread the filling and then place the next layer on top. Repeat if a third layer is desired.

Apply a thin layer of buttercream outside of the cake to create the crumb coat. Set the cake in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or until the outside of the buttercream is firm to the touch. Frost the outside of the cake and then use a bench scraper to straighten the sides. Pipe and decorate the cake as desired. 

Bento Cake FAQS:

Can i still make a bento cake without the cake pan.

Of course! A bento cake is just a small cake that is usually 4 inches in size. If you don’t have a cake pan you can bake it into a sheet cake or a half-sheet pan. Using a round cookie cutter cut the sheet cake into little round small cakes. You would have to double or triple this recipe a couple of times if you wanted to bake it into a sheet cake. I would recommend using my chocolate cake recipe , carrot cake but baking them into sheet cakes.

I found a 4in cake round silicone mold that I used to make this bento cake that made it much easier too (linked at the top with equipment)

Can’t find a small takeout box.

If you can’t find a small take-out box you can also use a 4-count cupcake box. Cut the inside of it out and place the bento box cake in the middle. 

Decorating Tips:

Sprinkles/ fruits/ candy: These are great things to use to decorate the top of the cake

Colored frosting: I always use gel food coloring when it comes to coloring buttercreams (Sunnyside from Hobby Lobby).

Colored white chocolate: Chocolate is a great way to create designs that will dry and harden to use for cake decor. If coloring the white chocolate make sure to use an oil-based food coloring (Colourmill oils is a great brand). 

Add a little message: Pipe cute messages on the top of the cake. (Check out my social media for a cute way to hide a hidden message on the cutest little cakes) 

If you’ve made this bento cake please tag me @Ofjensweets! Bento cakes are the perfect size cakes perfect for any kind of celebration! 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Oil neutral
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 large Egg whisked
• 1 tbsp Sour cream room temp
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup All purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder
• 1/8 tsp Baking soda
• pinch Salt
• 2 tbsp Milk hot

Buttercream Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temp
• 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

• Grease and line a 4-inch round baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. If using a silicone mold.
• Add all the wet ingredients except the milk (half-whisked egg, oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, sugar) in a medium-sized bowl. Mix it all in until it comes together. Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk all the ingredients together just until the wet combines with the dry.
• In a microwave-safe cup heat the milk until it's hot and then add it to the cake batter. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix until all the ingredients combine. Bake the cake batter in the prepared pan.
• Allow the cakes to fully cool and make the buttercream.
• In a large size bowl add in the butter and cream on high for 4 minutes. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and continue to beat for another 2 to 3 minutes on high.

Cake Assembly and Decorating

• Once the cake layers have cooled assemble the cake for decorating.
• With an offset spatula or spatula of choice spread some buttercream in the middle of the layers. If a filling is desired, fill a piping bag with buttercream and then pipe a border of buttercream on the inner edges of the cake and then fill and spread the filling, and then place the next layer on top. Repeat this step if a 3rd layer is desired.
• Apply a thin layer of buttercream outside of the cake to create the crumb coat. Set the cake in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or until the outside of the buttercream is firm to the touch. Frost the outside of the cake and then use a bench scraper to straighten the sides. Pipe and decorate the cake as desired.

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Homemade Bento Cakes Recipe + Nutritional Value

By Author Aiden Riley

Posted on Last updated: September 1, 2023

Categories DESSERTS

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It’s relatively difficult to explain my love for bento cakes if you aren’t a fan of them, but I’ll give my best. 

These mini-cakes originated in South Korea and they are a true work of art. “Although bento cakes were initially found and popularized in the bakeries of South Korea, the term ‘bento’ is a Japanese word which translates to ‘convenience'”, as stated by Deccan Herald .

If you see me eating bento cakes, then you can be 100% sure that I’m in a good mood.  What puts me in an even better mood is sharing my bento cake recipe with others and potentially making their taste buds scream with joy! 

Thinking out loud: Perhaps sharing the recipe will inspire me to write a proper declaration of love for bento cakes at the end of this article, which is something you wouldn’t want to miss for sure.

Korean Bento Cakes Recipe

Here’s my own version of the cute and delicious bento cakes that you can also make at home. This recipe will yield 3 cake layers, so if you only want to bake one, divide the ingredients by three. You will also need a sieve, spatula, and a hand mixer for this recipe.

Ingredients

• For the cake layers
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Ovalette
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the frosting
• 500 g sugar
• 150 g vegetable shortening
• 150 g unsalted butter
• For decoration
• Optional: your choice of powdered sugar, buttercream frosting, sprinkles, food coloring, cake pops, or crumbs.

Instructions

Baking cake layers

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Grease a rectangular baking pan with either butter or melted margarine. Fold a piece of parchment.

Step 3: Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a large glass measuring cup (for easy pouring) and mix to combine. Beat eggs for 30 seconds at medium speed with your stand mixer.

Step 4: Put your powdered sugar in a measuring cup. Pour a small amount of powdered sugar into the eggs that have been beaten.

Step 5: Increase the speed to the max and beat for at least 8 minutes. At this point, scrape the powdered sugar off the bowl with a spatula or scraper and mix thoroughly.

Step 6: You should mix the eggs, sugar, Ovalette, and vanilla essence in a bowl. Then add the sifted all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder and fold to combine them into the mixture until it is well blended.

Step 7: Cut the butter into small pieces and place it into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes (stir halfway through the process). It should become foamy and hot once it is done cooking. Then add milk and oil.

Step 8: Pour the batter into your oiled or greased cake pan and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9: Check for doneness with a toothpick. When done, the layers should chill at room temperature first and then be put into the fridge.

Making frosting

Step 1: Add the whipped cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Whisk on high for about 1 minute until it's firm.

Step 2: Add vegetable shortening to the mixture and beat for another 3 minutes until it smoothens. After this, add sifted powdered sugar.

Step 3: When the peaks are stiff enough, continue whisking at high speed.

Step 4: Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and give it one last mix. Cover and place in the fridge until needed.

Step 1: Use parchment paper for your decorating while you place your cake on it.

Step 2: Use a cookie cutter for 3 cutouts. Carefully remove the cut-out cakes. Pick and swap which 3 of the cutouts stack together to make the best cake.

Step 3: Assemble the lunchbox cake by adding buttercream to each layer and applying it in turn. Add another coat of frosting on that layer until you are satisfied with how it looks. Then pour your buttercream icing into a piping bag.

Step 4: Frost your cake by spreading frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.

Step 5: Add sprinkles, candies, or piped decorations to the top for extra cuteness!

Nutrition Information:

Nutritional value.

Don’t let the size of these cute cakes fool you! Even though they’re small, these are still cakes and should be consumed moderately. 

Here’s what 100 grams of bento cake gives to your body:

• Calories: 360 

• Carbohydrates: 56 g

• Sugar: 23 g

• Total fat: 19 g

• Protein: 2 g

• Sodium: 47 mg

NOTE: The nutritional facts for a 6-inch cake can vary depending on the ingredients used. In other words, some recipes may have higher amounts of sugar or fat content than others which can impact the nutritional value of the cake.

Why Do I Love Bento Cakes?

I got really inspired at the end of the recipe, so here’s my declaration of love for bento cakes written in layers: 

Having a bento cake after a meal is a different kind of happiness.

You can get extra creative when decorating bento cakes.

Bento cakes can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator.

They are one of the most convenient and delicious desserts or gifts. 

You can use different frosting recipes without butter.

They look incredibly cute.

They are perfect for any occasion!

And why do you love bento cakes? 😀

P.S. Did you know that you can make tiramisu bento cakes as well? Simply replace ladyfinger cookies (or other cookies) with bento cakes in a classic and delicious tiramisu recipe .

See also: How Long Does Cake Last In The Fridge? + Cake Storage Tips

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Cute Lunch box Cakes with Whipped Cream Frosting (Bento Cakes)

Last Updated on July 3, 2023 by Ellen 6 Comments

Lunch box cakes, also known as Korean bento cakes, are mini versions of full sized cakes.  Perfect for a beginner baker, they’re simple in design and easy to decorate.  My step by step instructions will create the most incredibly delicious and fluffy cake!  Frosted with fresh whipped cream, this lunch box cake is super light and fit for up to two people (or…maybe just yourself)!

What are Lunch box Cakes?

Why make a lunch box cake, how to make lunch box cakes, decorating ideas for lunch box cakes, packaging tips, storing tips, freezing instructions, frequently asked questions.

Originating from South Korea, lunch box cakes are just smaller versions of regular sized cakes.  They are usually between 3 – 4 inches (I prefer 3.5 inches) and 2 – 3 tiers.  The key characteristic is that a lunch box cake fits into a clamshell container similar to a burger takeout box.  This makes them really easy to transport as gifts.  

They typically boast minimalistic designs and give out a cute homemade charm.  Frost these mini cakes with whipped cream or buttercream and decorate with sprinkles, rosettes and/or candies – whatever you like!  Add a sweet message and put a smile on someone’s face!

I first discovered lunch box cakes when I was looking for ideas for my daughter’s birthday.  With the pandemic, a lunch box cake was perfect to share amongst just our family.  It was also a nice treat to give out to family and friends who couldn’t celebrate with us in person. Since then, I’ve found so many other uses for lunch box cakes!   But really, do we need to have any reason/excuse to eat cake? 

Practice for new bakers 

If you’re new to cake making and decorating, a lunch box cake is an economical and less wasteful way to practice!  These cakes are smaller and easier to handle so you can improve those layering and decorating chops.  It avoids the disaster of piping a rosette for the first time on your daughter’s actual birthday cake – the night before…(thank goodness pics can be taken to show only one side of a cake)

Small gatherings

Sometimes you don’t need a 6 inch cake.  A 4 inch cake is the perfect size (for those post covid pounds).  They are also great to be served alongside a dessert table for variety! (Side note: I personally embrace cake leftovers)

Gifting (especially during Covid)

With the transportability of a clamshell takeout box, these lunch box cakes are prime for giving away.  Not to mention, way more economical than splurging on cake boxes.  Brighten up someone’s day by dropping one of these off 🙂

Party favours

Cupcakes are all the rage for party favours, but why not give a mini lunch box cake instead?  You can turn up the fanciness and uniqueness all at once.  Plus, no one can resist a cute take home cake especially from a baby shower 🙂 

If the idea of splurging on a custom ten person cake (only to get your 1 yr old bust their fist into it) makes your wallet cry, a lunch box cake might be the answer.  You can also customize it just the way you like it and have a few as backups for your photoshoot.

Kids activity

Crafting and decorating anything is always met with squealy excitement in our house.  Why not let your kids layer, pipe and decorate a mini cake fully loaded with their heart’s desire?  Let them spark their creativity and develop those fine motor skills!

You can pretty much follow any regular cake recipe.  Just make sure you use a 13”x 9” pan for lunch box cakes.  I followed the RecipeTin Eats Vanilla Cake recipe because of the beautiful plush and almost cottony texture similar to Japanese sponge.  It’s also super easy to make and stays moist for days. Aside from a good tasting cake, it helps if you’re planning on baking and decorating on separate days.

As an alternative, my banana cake recipe , also produces a super fluffy, moist and soft crumb!

Cake Baking Tips

I followed the instructions pretty closely along with some of my tips listed below:

• Grease and line your 9”x13” baking pan and then cover with parchment paper at the bottom and all 4 sides.  I crisscrossed two large parchment paper pieces to do this.
• A standing mixer makes things easier than a hand mixer for aerating the eggs.  You will also have both hands free to combine your dry ingredients into your wet mixture.
• Use glass measuring pitchers for the flour mixture and the hot butter milk to make for easy pouring.
• Watch your cake after the 25 minute mark and start checking for doneness and to avoid overbaking.
• Read all the instructions before starting. 
• Preheat your oven before you start, since this cake comes together fast!

Whipped Cream Frosting Instructions

Step 1:   Place a stainless steel bowl and whisk/beaters in the fridge for at least 15-20 minutes (a cold bowl ensures success).  Alternatively, set your bowl on top of a bigger bowl with some ice.

Step 2:   Pour the whipped cream into the bowl and whisk on high for about 1 minute.

Step 3: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and continue whisking.

Step 4: When soft peaks start to form, add the whipped cream stabilizer (if using)

Step 5:  Continue whisking on high until you start to see stiff peaks.  Change to low speed and continue whisking.  Watch carefully, as the whipped cream will come together fast.  Overmixing will create butter.

Step 7:   Once the whipped cream is formed, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and mix thoroughly

How to Assemble Lunch box Cakes

Step 1: Cut out 3 pieces of 5 inch x 5 inch parchment paper.  These will serve as your base for decorating.

Step 2: Once the cake is cooled completely, use a 3.5 inch cookie cutter and cut out 6 rounds.  

Step 3: Carefully remove the cut out cakes and choose 2 pieces for each cake.  I usually play around with the 6 cut outs, stacking them in pairs to make sure I get 3 level cakes.  If they are slightly slanted, you can level it out with frosting.

Step 4: On a piece of parchment paper, place a dab of whipped cream and place your cut out.  

Step 5: Brush on some soaking syrup (if using) and spread some frosting on top.

Step 6: Place a second cut out on top and check to make sure it’s level.

Step 7:  Go frost happily!  Frost the top and sides and smooth it out with a spatula or a bench scraper.  Since the cake is so small, I just rotated the cake using the piece of parchment paper to get a smooth look.

Step 8:  You can leave it clean or add sprinkles, candy or pipe a design!

Decorating Tips for Success

• Use cookie cutters to cut out the shapes.  You will have leftover cake pieces (which I shamelessly ate for snack after) or can use to make cake pops
• Use a soaking syrup to ensure a moist sponge – especially if you’re making these ahead of time.
• Anchor your first tier and keep it from moving by putting some whipped cream or buttercream on the parchment paper under your cake tier.
• If your frosting gets runny , pop your cake and frosting in the fridge for about an hour to solidify again. Rewhip your frosting for a few minutes to get the consistency and resume decorating.
• Add a crumb coat (thin coat of frosting) if you want to make sure no crumbs end up on your frosted design. I found this specific cake recipe didn’t create too many large crumbs while frosting and I didn’t need it.
• If you want to make piping designs, like rosettes, I’d recommend buttercream since it crusts a bit after to reduce smearing .
• When decorating lunch box cakes, keep in mind the takeout container it goes in.  Add fruit slices or “flat” designs on top of the cake and not ones that stick up too much.  I wouldn’t add a design higher than ½ above the top of the cake.  
• I would recommend using buttercream or whipped cream frosting for this cake.  The small size of these cakes can’t hold up to fondant. 
• Clean up any frosting smears on the parchment paper by wiping it with a damp paper towel.  The bottom edge doesn’t have to look perfect since they will be “hidden” in the lunch box container.

Let your creative juices flow! If you need some inspiration, here are some ideas:

• Smooth frosting with a piped message.
• Covered entirely with sprinkles of your choice.
• Covered entirely with piped mini rosettes .
• Smooth frosting with a piped border on top of the cake. Use your favorite piping tip (star, round etc) and put evenly sized dollops all around the border. Add a message too!
• Frost entire cake as smoothly as possible and using a fork, drag it gently straight across making pin stripes. Wipe and repeat. Don’t drag the fork too deep into the cake!
• Use different colored frostings and create painted marble effects.
• Smooth frosting with slices of fruit on top.
• Smooth frosting on the sides with scalloped frosting on top.
• Smooth frosting on the sides with hatched design frosting on top.

If the end look doesn’t look great, you can easily smooth out the frosting and try again!

• Always cut out a piece of parchment paper 1 inch larger than your takeout box and decorate your cake on that. The paper is also crucial for transferring your cake into the takeout box.
• The bottom part of the cake doesn’t need to look perfect because the cake box hides any imperfections.
• Test out your design in your takeout box and make sure it doesn’t get squished when you close the lid.
• Add a ribbon and a cute message on the takeout box if it’s a gift!
• Once frosted and finished, place your finished cakes in their lunch boxes and store it in the fridge.  I would recommend storing it this way for up to 24 hrs. 
• If you’re storing them longer – up to 48 hours, I would recommend putting them in an airtight container instead of the takeout box. Transfer to a takeout box right before.
• Freeze cake layers just like regular cakes. Airtight in plastic wrap into a ziploc bag. Store flat.
• Buttercream can be frozen in an airtight freezer bag.
• Whipped cream shouldn’t be frozen and made the day of frosting.
• Thaw cake layers and butter cream overnight in the fridge and put at room temperature 1 hour before decorating.

They usually range from 3.5 – 4 inches wide, have 2 – 3 tiers and typically serve 1 to 2 people.

The container size I’ve used in this recipe is 4 inches x 4 inches x 3.35 inches.  This fits a 3.5 inch x 3.5 inch x 3 inch cake nicely.  The cake recipe here makes a cake tier about 1 inch high which is perfect for 2 tiers plus frosting.  Rule of thumb is to get a container about 0.5 inches larger in all dimensions than your cake.  This will allow you to add a piece of parchment paper underneath for easy removal plus ample room at the top.

Decorate a lunch box cake just like you would a regular cake.  Add rosettes, sprinkles or candies for a simple look or let your creative juices flow!  The key is to choose a “flat” design to make sure it fits in the takeout box.  Check out my decorating tips.

Mini Lunch box Cakes (Bento Cakes)

• stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment
• 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan
• parchment paper
• 3.5 inch cookie cutter
• off set spatula
• side scraper
• glass measuring cups (1 large and 1 medium) or bowls
• stainless steel mixing bowl

Ingredients    1x 2x 3x

Vanilla cake (from recipe tin eats ) (see note 1).

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tsp grapeseed oil

Soaking Syrup (Optional) (see Note 2)

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Frosting

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (35% MF)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 packs whipped cream stabilizer (optional) (see Note 3)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions  

Prepare oven, baking pans and equipment.

• Preheat oven at 350°F (180°C). Place rack in the middle of the oven.
• Grease 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan with melted better. Crisscross two pieces of long parchment paper to line the bottom and up the four sides.
• For the whipped cream frosting, place a stainless steel bowl and whisk attachments in fridge. (a cold bowl ensures success) (See Note 4 & 5)

Vanilla Cake Baking Instructions

Make flour mixture (mix dry ingredients).

• Add flour, baking powder and salt in a large glass measuring cup (for easy pouring) and whisk to combine.

Make Egg Mixture (Beat Eggs with Powdered Sugar Until Light and Fluffy)

• Beat eggs for 30 seconds on speed 6 with your stand mixer. Put your powdered sugar in an easy pour measuring cup.
• While the mixer is going, pour the powdered sugar into the beating eggs.
• Increase the speed of your stand mixer to 8 and beat for at least 8 minutes. Stop the mixer briefly to scrape powdered sugar off the side of the bowl to mix thoroughly (if needed).
• Egg mixture should be off white, glossy and triple in volume when done.

Make Hot Milk Butter Mixture

• While eggs are mixing, cut the stick of butter into 1 inch chunks. Place the butter and milk into a microwaveable cup and heat on high for 2 minutes (stirring halfway). Milk and butter should be foamy and hot.

Combine Cake Batter

• While the milk butter is heating, add the flour mixture in 3 rounds to the finished egg mixture. For rounds 1 and 2, mix for 5 seconds or less on speed 1 to lightly incorporate. For round 3, mix for 10 seconds or less until flour is JUST combined and you no longer see dry flour. It's ok if you see clumps. If you see any flour along the sides of the bowl, take a spatula and scrape it in and mix it in gently by hand.
• Combine hot milk butter mixture, vanilla and oil into the now empty flour mixture measuring cup. Put approximately 2 ladles of the flour/egg mixture into the hot milk butter mixture. (see Note 6)
• Temper this mixture by whisking it to thoroughly combine (don't worry about overmixing here, you're tempering the hot milk).
• Add this tempered mixture to the rest of the flour/mixture to make the finished batter. On speed 1, mix for 10 seconds or less until JUST combined. Don't overmix!

Bake the Vanilla Cake

• Pour finished batter into prepared 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan.
• Knock out big air bubbles by banging the baking pan 3 times on the counter.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes. An inserted toothpick should be clean with a few crumbs attached.

Transfer and Cool Cake

• Cool in baking pan for 15 minutes, then cover the cake pan with a cutting board. In one swift motion, flip the cake pan upside down. You should hear the cake release.
• Remove the cake pan and peel off the parchment paper. Cool completely.

Prepare Decorating Elements

Prepare soaking syrup.

• While cake is baking, add water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on medium/low heat.
• Once sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Don't boil.
• Cool completely. Mix in vanilla.
• Store cooled soaking syrup in a bottle in the fridge.

Make Whipped Cream Frosting

• Remove your cold stainless steel bowl and whisk attachments.
• Pour the whipped cream into the bowl and whisk with a hand mixer on high for about 1 minute.
• Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and continue whisking.
• When soft peaks start to form, add the whipped cream stabilizer (if using)
• Continue whisking on high until you start to see stiff peaks. Change to low speed and continue whisking. Watch carefully, as the whipped cream will come together fast. Overmixing will create butter.
• Once the whipped cream is formed, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and give one last mix. Cover and place in the fridge until needed.

Cake Decorating Instructions

Construct your lunch box cakes.

• Cut out 3 pieces of 5 inch x 5 inch parchment paper. These will serve as your base for decorating.
• Once the cake is cooled completely, use a 3.5 inch cookie cutter, make 6 round cutouts in the cake (see Note 7)
• Carefully remove the cut out cakes. Swap and pick out which 2 cut outs stacked together make the most leveled cake.
• Pour out 1/4 cup of soaking syrup (if using) into a dish with a brush. Take out whipped cream frosting from fridge. (See Note 8)
• On a 5 inch x 5 inch parchment paper, place a quarter sized dab of whipped cream frosting in the middle. Place your first cake cutout on top to prevent your cake from moving while decorating.
• Brush on soaking syrup over your cake (if using).
• Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting on top. I recommend at least half an inch thick. Place the second cake cutout on top and brush on more soaking syrup (if using). Make sure the cake is level. Add more frosting in between the layers if needed.
• Spread frosting evenly on top and on the sides of the cake. Use a bench scraper or your spatula to even out edges. Since the cake is so small, rotate the cake using the piece of parchment paper when smoothing out the frosting.
• Add sprinkles, candies or pipe decorations. Get creative!

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• Take your clamshell boxes and place it close to your cakes.
• Taking the edges of the parchment paper underneath your cakes, lift the cakes gently and place them into the clamshell boxes. You can also use a spatula to transfer the cakes over (I was able to do this without it)

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How To Make Bento Cakes – Recipe & Tips

Are you tired of the same old cakes for special occasions? Why not try something new and exciting with Bento Cakes? These mini cakes offer a unique twist on traditional cakes with their colorful designs and individual portions that can be enjoyed anywhere with a spoon or fork. Plus, they make the perfect gift for someone you love!

Originating from a Japanese tradition, Bento Cakes have become a global sensation , with South Korea being a particular hotspot for these delicious treats. They are now one of the most searched items online! So if you’re looking to impress at your next special event or just want to indulge in something sweet and unique, give it a try.

This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make Bento Cakes, along with helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your cakes turn out perfectly every time. 

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What is Bento Cakes?

Bento Cakes are a unique twist on traditional cakes. They are typically smaller in size and often feature colorful designs and patterns. Bento Cakes are perfect for special occasions like birthdays, weddings, and baby showers.

The idea is that they are individuals that can be eaten and consumed at any time and place and place, which is why they often with a spoon or fork. And they are given as a gift for someone loved.

The cake gets its name from a Japanese tradition. There in Japan, the lunch boxes are called “bento” or “obento”, hence the name “bento cake” which means “lunch box cake”.

This idea became popular in South Korea, where the Bento Cake became a success and spread throughout the world.

With a little research on the Internet, and searching for “Bento Cake” it is already possible to find several models that are conquering the world and becoming one of the most searched of all time.

How to Make Bento Cakes

Making Bento Cakes may seem intimidating at first, but with the right tools and techniques, anyone can make them. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make Bento Cakes:

Ideal cake batter

As with larger cakes, the choice of batter is very important and directly influences the final result.

Here we must consider that a firmer dough (direct method or buttery) is easier to work with, especially if you choose to make a large cake and then cut the cakes into the desired size. For Bento Cakes we have 2 options for preparing the cake batter. 

• We can use small baking pans already in the size we want to make our bentô cake;
• Or we can bake the entire batter in a larger baking pan and then cut the cakes with a cutter to the size you choose. The most popular sizes are 8, 10, and 11cm in diameter (mini round cakes are more popular than the square ones, but this is up to you). 

Topping off the cake

It may seem simple at first, but this part can ruin all your work, so this choice is extremely important.

The main topping options are

• Buttercream;

Chantininho (Chantinine)

• And ganache.

Although it is the most common topping, for the Bento Cake it is not the easiest choice. This is because the cakes require a lot of stability due to the decorations and so your chantilly needs to be perfect or it will give you much more work than necessary.

Buttercream

has been the choice of most confectioners who are producing the Bento Cakes, because it is much easier to work with, especially with the decorations. Besides being extremely stable and reliable. 

This is a topping that I highly recommend. It is a topping that is very successful in Brazil. It is stable, easy to work with, has a low cost, and is very well accepted by the customers, which makes it my favorite for this type of cake.

I, particularly, love to work with ganache, but if you don´t have experience with this kind of topping, it can be a little more difficult to deal with. But it is a favorite when it comes to flavor, and if done right it can take your Bento Cakes to another level.

The decorations

Now we come to the part that scares the most those who make and delight those who order them: the decorations.

It’s no secret that these cakes became popular because of the beautiful, charming, and even funny decorations they came up with. If you are already used to making decorated and designed cakes, you will certainly do well in this part.

In any brief search on Google , Tiktok , Instagram, or Pinterest , you’ll come up with several ideas of templates to reproduce. But if you are a beginner at this part, the best option is to practice writing and drawing a lot.

Do this several times until you achieve the result you would like to reproduce on your cakes. This improves your resourcefulness and confidence.

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My Bento Cake Secret Recipe

To make Bento Cakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

• For the cake mixture:

3 cups wheat flour

1 cup of sugar refined

1 and 1/2 cups of milk

2 tbsp vinegar white

1 tbsp of vanilla essence

1 tbsp baking powder

• For the cake filling:

395g condensed milk

200g heavy cream

1 Tbsp butter

• For the cake topping:

1 liter whipping cream

2 1/2 cups powdered milk

1 carton of condensed milk (or less)

• Mix the egg, oil, sugar, milk, vinegar, and essence.
• Add the wheat and the yeast and stir until smooth.
• Transfer the dough to a greased and floured pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180° for 25 to 30 minutes or until is completely baked.
• Mix all the ingredients in a pan.
• Cook over medium/low heat stirring with a stiff bread and scraping the sides of the pan to avoid sticking and burning.
• Cook the filling until it starts to thicken and become creamy.
• Turn off the heat and put the filling on a plate or tray, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it cool completely out of the refrigerator.
• In the mixer put the whipping cream until it doubles in volume, but stop before it reaches a firm (the whipping cream still needs to be soft).
• Add all the milk powder and whip again until the whipping cream reaches a firm until the whipping cream is firm enough not to fall off the spoon (it needs to be very firm).
• Finally, add the condensed milk little by little and now stir the Chantinine with a spatula until it is smooth and creamy (it may not be necessary to add the whole box of condensed milk).
• Yield: 1 20x30cm rectangular pan or 6 10 cm balls
• If the filling is too firm when it is time to use, add cream little by little and cream little by little and mix until creamy.

In addition to the ingredients listed above, you will also need the following equipment:

• A mixing bowl
• A whisk or an electric mixer
• A muffin tin or Bento Cake mold
• Butter paper

Packaging Options

Choosing the ideal packaging for your Bento Cake will depend on your brand personality and what you want to convey as a message. So the best person to choose this is YOU.

It is very easy to find the packaging for Bento Cakes. Here are some examples:

• Styrofoam H3 
• GA12 transparent plastic 
• Paper with display Box Baking
• Biodegradable 

Accessories

Ribbons, Cutlery, and Candles

Because it’s a small cake with a lot of aesthetics involved, every detail counts. So choose disposable cutlery that matches the Bento Cake.

Wooden forks or spoons are a great option. It is common for Bento Cakes to come with an accessory such as cutlery or candles. In the case of candles, choose a small and simple candle that can add charm and value to your product.

Drawings and Writings

Confectionery and Sprinkles

A great option to complement your decorations is to use sprinkles and sugar candies in different colors and shapes.

Invisible Drawing

If you don’t feel confident doing the freehand drawing and writing on the cake, try first drawing with a toothpick, making the markings on the icing, and only then drawing over the lines.

Not to Stain

Writing and drawing with whipped cream on the whipped cream frosting can stain your cupcake, so try using ganache to add details. It’s much easier to work with and will make your bento even more delicious.

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Okay, we’re about to say five words you are probably dreading or even sick of hearing – the cost of living crisis .

At The Cake Craft Company, we understand better than anyone that times are hard for bakers and cake-making companies. Between the prices of ingredients and electricity going up and our customer base trying to save their pennies, bespoke and beautifully decorated cakes just aren’t high up on people’s agendas.

So, how can you provide a service for your customers that benefits you both? Well, if you have been at a loss for what to do next, we have a trending idea we think you will love!

What is a Bento Cake?

Introducing the bento cake! A super cute miniature cake served in a bento box . It doesn’t get much cuter than this, right?

Well, this single-serve cake looks gorgeous and provides a solution for cutting costs for both baker and the customer!

Being a fraction of the size of regular celebration cakes, you can save on ingredients costs. As well as create and bake multiple cakes in the same amount of time it would usually take you to complete just one.

Plus, your customers will be more likely and happy to pay a smaller cost for a single-serving cake to gift to their friends and loved ones. Especially if it means they get to share in the latest Instagram trend by posting a picture of the cute miniature cake.

It’s a win-win situation all around! So, if you’re ready to dive into this new cake trend offering for your business, find some tips and advice on how to get started creating your bento cake below.

4 Tips for Creating the Perfect Bento Box Cakes

If you’ve never seen a bento cake before, you might be at a loss for how to create one of these gorgeous cakes. As the name suggests, the cake is small enough to fit into a bento box. So, that should always be your starting point. But what else goes into creating the perfect bento cake?

Here are four tips to help you achieve baking success!

1. Does it fit in a lunch box?

The most defining characteristic of a bento cake is its size. Remember, these are miniature cakes and sold as ‘single servings’. However, part of their popularity is the fact that they look like whole-sized cakes, just shrunken down.

For this reason, don’t think that you can get away with serving cake slices in a bento box and passing them off as mini cakes.

The best way to create these mini cakes we have found is to bake slabs of sponge and cut out the desired size using circular cutters . Around three tiers are the optimal size, with buttercream between each layer!

Create a few test cakes first to find the best size and style for you, then find the best container to fit it. Or, if you have already found the perfect bento boxes, experiment with sizes to see what suits your boxes best.

2. Put thought into the presentation

If it’s not already clear, a lot of your customers shopping for bento cakes will be looking for presentation above all else. They want the perfect cake to post on their socials and be a part of the trend. So, while you may be saving on ingredient costs, you should invest in your presentation costs.

The perfect bento box should be your first step, but what else can you add to set your bento cakes apart from the crowd?

We love the idea of adding tissue paper to line the inside of the box and think it fits the sweet and cute aesthetic perfectly. It also helps to theme your bento cakes to different occasions and seasons with minimalist decoration.

You might also want to think about adding some single-use (yet sustainable) cutlery to the box to further the take-out cake vibe.

3. Keep decoration cute, minimal and on-trend

Decoration for bento cakes needs to follow the theme of cute and minimal, as this is what makes the trend so beloved. Simple buttercream frosting with piped edges makes for a throwback design seeing a huge boom in cake decorating at the moment.

Simple messages are also a popular choice for bento cakes, and they can be easily and quickly achieved with stamps and stencils . As the cakes are usually so small, it can be hard to hand-pipe messages legibly; you might want to practice a few times first!

We love options like the Sweet Stamps by Amy collection and, ironically, simple messages like ‘HBD’ standing for Happy Birthday.

4. Push it on the ‘gram

Finally, once you have created your first few bento cakes, don’t be afraid to go hard on pushing them on the likes of Instagram and TikTok. This is where your target customer for bento cakes is browsing online, and they will love your cakes if they can easily find them on the platforms where they want to post themselves.

Keep it Cute and Simple with Bento Cakes

Now you know everything you need to start your bento cake journey. We’re sure you will love exploring this new cake trend, and your customers will love it even more!

The most important tool you have to keep business running smoothly during uncertain times is to be flexible in your creativity. Never be afraid to try new things and push the boundaries of what you offer your customers. We think you will be surprised at how some trends can take off!

To help you get started, shop a variety of cake decorating supplies and tools , as well as a collection of cake boxes to inspire your next creation.

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Bento Box Cake Tutorials are mini cakes put in takeaway tiffin boxes. These tiny cakes are bite size cakes perfect for gifting and also known as lunch box cakes

This is the perfect bite size cake if looking for cheaper options or smaller quantities to celebrate with. These cakes a perfect for one or two people and look absolutely cute when customized as per the theme

Step into a whimsical wonderland where creativity and indulgence collide: Bento Lunch Box cakes. These delectable treats are not your ordinary desserts. They are miniature edible masterpieces carefully crafted to ignite both the taste buds and the imagination.

What are lunch box cakes

These miniature edible masterpieces, known as Bento or Lunch Box cakes, are not your average desserts. They are carefully crafted treats that ignite both the taste buds and the imagination. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the world of Bento Lunch Box cakes offers a sensory experience like no other. Embrace your creativity, experiment with flavors, and delight in the beauty of these edible masterpieces.

Bento box cakes have a long history, having originated in Japan centuries ago. The idea was that families would box up meals for their children to bring to school with them in the morning. The “boxed lunch” tradition was adapted over time with the addition of decorative cakes made to look like flowers or animals. The entrancing appearance of bento box cakes was so popular that people began to request them for special occasions like birthdays and holidays. From the whimsical cakes that captivated the hearts of the people of Japan, the tradition of bento box cakes has spread throughout the world and remains a popular choice for desserts today.

These Bento Lunch Box cakes are not just desserts; they are miniature edible masterpieces that seamlessly blend artistry with taste. Each cake is meticulously crafted to ignite both the taste buds and the imagination, and it is the intricate designs that adorn these cakes that truly make them stand out. From delicate floral patterns to whimsical characters, the designs on Bento Lunch Box cakes are a feast for the eyes as much as they are for the palate.

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• Expert cake decorators use a variety of techniques to bring these intricate designs to life. They utilize fondant, a pliable icing that can be molded and shaped into virtually any design imaginable. From sculpting miniature animals to creating intricate lacework, fondant allows for endless possibilities in the world of Bento Lunch Box cakes.
• But it’s not just the use of fondant that makes these designs so captivating; it’s also the attention to detail and the artistic eye of the decorator. Each stroke of the brush, each delicate line, and each vibrant color is meticulously applied to create a visual masterpiece. The decorators behind these cakes are true artists, using their creativity and skill to transform a simple dessert into a work of art.
• The designs themselves often reflect different themes or occasions. From floral patterns for springtime celebrations to whimsical characters for children’s birthdays, Bento Lunch Box cakes are customized to suit any event or personal preference. These designs not only add visual appeal but also tell a story, evoking emotions and creating a memorable experience for both the eyes and the taste buds.

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Exploring the Delicious Flavors

• Cake – Bento Lunch Box cakes are not just visually stunning; they also boast an array of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Each cake is crafted with precision, ensuring that every bite is a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the design. Whether you prefer classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry, or crave something more adventurous like matcha, black sesame, or passion fruit, there is a Bento Lunch Box cake flavor to suit every palate.
• Flavoring – The artisans behind these cakes are masterful at creating layers of flavors that harmonize and surprise. From light and airy sponge cakes to rich and decadent chocolate ganache fillings, each component is meticulously chosen to create a symphony of taste. The cakes are often infused with delightful surprises, such as fruit coulis, creamy mousse layers, or crunchy biscuit crumbs. Every slice is a journey through a multitude of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
• Flavors – Moreover, Bento Lunch Box cakes embrace a global palette of flavors, drawing inspiration from various culinary traditions. You may find hints of fragrant lavender from the French countryside or the warmth of spices like cardamom and saffron from the exotic Middle East. These cakes are a celebration of culinary diversity, blending influences from around the world to create unique and unforgettable taste experiences.

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Beyond the visual appeal, Bento Lunch Box cakes are also designed to delight the taste buds. The flavors are carefully curated, with each ingredient thoughtfully chosen to complement the theme and design of the cake.

• They meticulously plan each cake , considering every detail from the shape and size to the colors and flavors that will bring their vision to life.
• Next comes the art of sculpting the cake itself. Bento Lunch Box artists are skilled in the delicate craft of shaping and molding cake layers into the desired form. Whether it’s a towering castle, a whimsical animal, or a realistic object, these artisans have a keen eye for proportions and a steady hand that brings the cake to life. Layer by layer, the cake takes shape, with each slice being a canvas for their creative expression.
• Once the structure is complete, it’s time to add the finishing touches. This is where the magic truly happens. Bento Lunch Box designers skillfully apply edible decorations, using techniques such as sugar art, hand painting, and delicate piping. These intricate details elevate the cake to a work of art, transforming it from a mere dessert into a stunning centerpiece.

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Placing an order for one of these delightful creations is as easy as pie! Simply head over to our website and browse through our selection of Bento Lunch Box cakes. Once you’ve found the perfect design and flavor combination, just click on the “Order Now” button and follow the prompts to complete your purchase. It’s a hassle-free process that ensures you get your hands on a scrumptious cake in no time!

Absolutely! We understand that everyone has unique tastes and preferences. That’s why we offer customization options for our Bento Lunch Box cakes. Whether you want to add a personal message, incorporate specific colors, or even request a bespoke design, our talented bakers and decorators are here to make your vision come to life. Just make sure to mention your preferences while placing your order, and we’ll take care of the rest!

We strive to provide the fastest and most reliable delivery service for our customers. The exact delivery time will depend on your location and the availability of our delivery partners. However, as a general guideline, we aim to have your Bento Lunch Box cake delivered within 24 to 48 hours after you place your order. Rest assured that our cakes are always freshly baked and carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

Absolutely! Bento Lunch Box cakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or any other celebration, these artistic and delicious cakes are sure to be the highlight of the event. Just make sure to place your order in advance to secure your preferred delivery date and let us know if you have any specific requirements for your special occasion cake.

We understand the importance of catering to different dietary needs and ensuring the safety of our customers with allergies. That’s why we offer a range of options to accommodate various dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan alternatives. If you have any specific dietary concerns or allergies, please let us know while placing your order, and we will do our best to provide you with a Bento Lunch Box cake that caters to your needs.

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What Exactly Is A Bento Cake?

Contrary to popular belief, you can have your cake and eat it too. In fact, you can eat it all by yourself without having to share one single morsel of its decadent layers, from the sweet creamy frosting on top down to the rich and moist cakey inside. At least, that's the case with bento cakes — small, single-serve cakes that are meant to be eaten by just one person. That's right, there's absolutely no sharing required.

The scrumptious little treats can vary in size but are generally no bigger than three to four inches in diameter and typically only feature two to three short layers of cake and icing. Similar to standard-size cakes, bento cakes can be made in a variety of flavors, from a classic chocolate cake to the miniaturized likes of a  cardamom cake with coffee buttercream icing , and can be used to celebrate any occasion, including birthdays, holidays, weddings, and even gender reveals.

Bento cakes are designed for just one person

Also known as lunchbox cakes, the tiny desserts became famous in bakeries throughout South Korea and have swiftly taken off in other parts of the world, including the U.S. and India. However, bento box meals, or single-serve portable lunches, can be traced all the way back to the late 12th century in Japan, with the term "bento" hailing from China's Southern Song Dynasty's word "biàndāng," which translates to "convenient."

Designed to fit in a small box or takeaway container for taking them on the go, bento cakes are still big enough to serve two to four people, making them perfect for smaller parties or more intimate gatherings, which is why they surged in popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic as people moved away from large events in favor of social pods — providing a sweet silver lining to lockdowns. 

But what really sets these adorable cakes apart from their conventional counterparts — that is, aside from their size — is their minimalist design. Although some bakers opt to give them fancier decorations, they usually feature a short message, tiny designs, or a simple piped drawing due to their small diameter, making them almost too cute to eat. 

Where to get bento cakes in the U.S.

For those eager to take a bite out of one of these delightful desserts, bento cakes are widely available in a variety of bakeries across the country, including Washington D.C.'s Superbloom Cakes, the Los Angeles-based Harucake, and New York's Keki Modern Cakes, which makes bento-sized cakes in cheesecake form. And with prices ranging between $10 to $30 on average, they're incredibly affordable compared to larger full-sheet cakes that can easily run upwards of $80.

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The delectable mini-cakes have certainly taken social media by storm, with the hashtag #bentocake garnering more than 2.1 million posts on Instagram alone. And for those keen on making their own lunchbox cakes, Tiktok users are sharing their best tips for baking the perfect bento cake, from how to assemble the layers to sketching designs on the icing without messing up. Tiktoker @yusrashomebakery shares that they use a cake cutter to get the smaller size, and then they use the scraps for trifles (cake pops would also be delicious). Overall, this is a low maintenance dessert perfect for small gatherings.

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• Cream cakes can be stored in the fridge for approx. 2 days
• Fondant cakes do not need refrigeration and have a shelf life of 1 day only
• - Dip any knife in hot water, immediately wipe with a clean towel and cut the cake
• - Wipe the knife after cutting every slice for a smooth & clean cut

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