Description
A delightful bento cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add red food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Pour batter into a greased bento box.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely and decorate with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped bento box for a festive touch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Customize decorations with edible glitter or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: bento cake valentines day