Vanilla Bento Cake
6 servings
120 minutes
Vanilla bento cake is a delicate, airy treat embodying elegance and sophistication. Its roots trace back to modern pastry culture where minimalism meets exquisite taste. Originally inspired by Japanese lunch boxes, the bento cake gained popularity for its compact size and aesthetic appeal. The vanilla base gives it softness and sweet tenderness while the cream cheese frosting adds creamy depth with subtle vanilla notes. This cake is perfect for personal indulgence, gifts, or romantic moments. It easily adapts to any decor—fresh berries, confectionery decorations, and colors allow for unique masterpieces. Served with tea or coffee, it transforms any tea time into a true gastronomic delight.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Grease a 12 cm diameter mold with butter and line it with parchment.
- Butter: 105 g
3
Beat room temperature butter and 100 grams of powdered sugar until pale.
- Butter: 105 g
- Icing sugar: 160 g
4
Add eggs and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla paste, mix.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Vanilla bean paste: 1.5 teaspoon
5
Add the sifted flour, baking powder, and mix again.
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
6
Transfer the dough to a baking pan, make a dent in the center to prevent the crust from rising too much. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
7
Check the cake for doneness with a skewer. Leave the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.
8
For the cream, whip the cream cheese, vanilla paste, cream, and 60 grams of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 300 g
- Vanilla bean paste: 1.5 teaspoon
- Whipping cream 33%: 75 ml
- Icing sugar: 160 g
9
Set aside 2 tablespoons of cream and color it with your favorite food dye. It can be used to decorate the cake or make inscriptions.
- Food colouring: to taste
10
Cut the cooled cake layer, spread with cream, and stack on top of each other. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes (or in the freezer for 10) to let the cream set and make it easier to work with the cake.
11
Also cover the cake with cream on the sides. Send the cake back to the fridge for 20 minutes.
12
Decorate the cake before serving. Serve with tea or coffee.
- Fresh berries: to taste
- Cake decorations (sprinkles): to taste