Description
A simple yet delicious Bento Cake perfect for various occasions with a charming presentation and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-22 ounces box) prepared cake mix of your choosing
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Gel frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 12×17 inch half sheet (or jelly roll) pan with cooking spray, then press a piece of parchment paper onto it.
- Spread the prepared cake mix batter into the pan, making it even.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-24 minutes until the top is golden brown; let it cool completely.
- Loosen the edges with a butter knife, then flip the pan to release the cake.
- Beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds, then add vanilla and mix until incorporated.
- Mix in the powdered sugar gradually, adding heavy cream halfway through.
- Cut out 12 circles of cake using a 6-inch biscuit cutter.
- Place a parchment square, add cake layer, drizzle with simple syrup, and frost with buttercream.
- Repeat until all layers are assembled, then chill for 10 minutes.
- Cover the cake with a thicker layer of buttercream.
- Decorate with colored buttercream using piping bags.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bento Cake, cake recipe, dessert, birthday cake