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Feb 8, 2024 · Learn how to make a mini vanilla cake with buttercream and fillings in a cute takeout box. This bento cake recipe is easy, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
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Originating from South Korea, lunch box cakes are just smaller versions of regular sized cakes. They are usually between 3 – 4 inches (I prefer 3.5 inches) and 2 – 3 tiers. The key characteristic is that a lunch box cake fits into a clamshell container similar to a burger takeout box. This makes them really easy to transport as gifts. They typicall...
I first discovered lunch box cakes when I was looking for ideas for my daughter’s birthday. With the pandemic, a lunch box cake was perfect to share amongst just our family. It was also a nice treat to give out to family and friends who couldn’t celebrate with us in person. Since then, I’ve found so many other uses for lunch box cakes! But really, ...
You can pretty much follow any regular cake recipe. Just make sure you use a 13”x 9” pan for lunch box cakes. I followed the RecipeTin Eats Vanilla Cakerecipe because of the beautiful plush and almost cottony texture similar to Japanese sponge. It’s also super easy to make and stays moist for days. Aside from a good tasting cake, it helps if you’re...
Let your creative juices flow! If you need some inspiration, here are some ideas: 1. Smooth frosting with a piped message. 2. Covered entirely with sprinkles of your choice. 3. Covered entirely with piped mini rosettes. 4. Smooth frosting with a piped border on top of the cake. Use your favorite piping tip (star, round etc) and put evenly sized dol...
Always cut out a piece of parchment paper 1 inch larger than your takeout box and decorate your cake on that. The paper is also crucial for transferring your cake into the takeout box.The bottom part of the cake doesn’t need to look perfect because the cake box hides any imperfections.Test out your design in your takeout box and make sure it doesn’t get squished when you close the lid.Add a ribbon and a cute message on the takeout box if it’s a gift!Once frosted and finished, place your finished cakes in their lunch boxes and store it in the fridge. I would recommend storing it this way for up to 24 hrs.If you’re storing them longer – up to 48 hours, I would recommend putting them in an airtight container instead of the takeout box. Transfer to a takeout box right before.Freeze cake layers just like regular cakes. Airtight in plastic wrap into a ziploc bag. Store flat.Buttercream can be frozen in an airtight freezer bag.Whipped cream shouldn’t be frozen and made the day of frosting.Thaw cake layers and butter cream overnight in the fridge and put at room temperature 1 hour before decorating.Learn how to make lunch box cakes, also known as Korean bento cakes, with a fluffy vanilla cake recipe and fresh whipped cream frosting. Find out why these mini cakes are perfect for beginners, gifting, parties and more.
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Learn how to make mini bento cakes with Lynsey Jackson, a cake artist from the UK. Watch step by step video tutorials for different styles of bento cakes and get tips and tricks for cake decorating.
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Sep 16, 2020 · Korean-inspired bento or lunchbox cakes are miniature cakes, around 3-4 inches in diameter that fit neatly inside takeout boxes. They are great for mini cele...
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Jul 20, 2022 · Learn how to make bento cakes, mini cakes with cute designs, from a boxed cake mix and buttercream frosting. These cakes are easy, fun and perfect for gifts or special occasions.
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Aug 13, 2021 · Learn how to make mini cakes with whipped cream cheese frosting and decorate them with floral designs. Bento cakes are trendy, cute and perfect for romantic and intimate celebrations.
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Feb 12, 2023 · Bento Cake Design, Decorating, & Packaging. Bento cakes work best with a minimalistic design, easing the preparation while still allowing for a beautiful, appealing appearance.
