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valentines day bento cake ideas

Valentines Day Bento Cake Ideas for a Sweet Surprise

Delicious and creative bento cake ideas for Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Red food coloring
  • 1 cup frosting of choice
  • Fresh berries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the creamed mixture.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  6. Add red food coloring to achieve desired color.
  7. Pour batter into bento cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool completely.
  10. Frost the cakes and decorate with fresh berries.

Notes

  • Use heart-shaped pans for a festive look.
  • Experiment with different flavors of frosting.
  • Store in the refrigerator if not consumed immediately.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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