Description
Celebrate Dad with a charming and personalized dessert that combines a small bento-style cake with individual cupcakes. Perfect for Father’s Day, this sweet treat is moist, flavorful, and visually delightful for a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar
In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Grandually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until smooth
Divide the batter into two parts: use a small portion for the bento cake and the rest for filling cupcake liners
Bake the bento cake in a small tin lined with parchment paper and cupcakes in a cupcake tray for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Let cool completely before decorating
Notes
Bake the bento cake separately from the cupcakes to allow for easy customization and decoration.
Use gluten-free flour if needed for dietary restrictions
Decorate the bento cake with icing or fondant to make it personal for your dad
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 120
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: DESSERTS
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento slice or 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg