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Chocolate bento cake recipe

Easy Homemade Chocolate Bento Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Bento Cake is a rich, moist, and decadent treat, perfect for intimate celebrations or as a thoughtful gift. With its petite size and stunning presentation, it’s a dessert that brings joy to any occasion. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a cake that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Desert
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup hot water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 6-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the sugars, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently.
  5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  8. Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and decorate as desired.

Notes

You can substitute buttermilk with milk and a teaspoon of vinegar.
Add sprinkles or edible flowers for decoration.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days