Description
Celebrate graduation with this delightful bento cake, perfect for sharing with friends and family! This cake is not only visually appealing but also delicious, making it a great centerpiece for any graduation party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups frosting (any flavor of your choice)
- Decorative elements like sprinkles, fresh fruits, or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bento box or a rectangular cake pan.
- In a large 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 another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bento box or cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, level the top of the cake if necessary, then spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Decorate the cake with sprinkles, fresh fruits, or chocolate chips to celebrate the graduation theme.
Notes
- You can customize the flavor of the cake by adding cocoa powder for a chocolate cake or lemon zest for a lemon cake.
- For a more festive look, consider using colored frosting that matches the graduation colors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 60
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