There’s a reason why these Korean bento cakes are all the craze now. Korean cakes are trendy, extremely cute, and best of all - it doesn’t break the bank!

These lunchbox cakes are mini cakes - 4" in diameter, approximately 2” tall and fit snugly in a bento box. This makes korean inspired bento cakes perfect for serving 1 to 2 people, perfect for romantic and intimate celebrations with your significant other! It’s probably the surge in minimalist aesthetics that gave rise to the popularity in these box cakes. They make great gifts. People like writing messages on it to their friends and sending them as a delicious surprise. Use all types of cake and frosting combinations, from whipped cream and buttercream with different flavor of cakes.

Do give this recipe a try and let me know how it turned out to be. Please leave your feedback as comments below. I love to hear from you all :)

Ingredients :

Mini Vanilla Chiffon Cake (4x2 Inch cake pans, makes two 4" Cakes) :
2 egg yolks
16ml (1 tbsp) corn oil
15ml (1 tbsp) milk
25g (4 tbsp) cake flour
1/4 tsp corn starch
1/2 tsp vanilla essence

2 egg whites (eggs weighing approx 57g each including shell weight)
1/2tsp vinegar
25g (3 tbsp) sugar

Bake Time: Bake both the cakes in preheated oven at 160C for 25mins. If you are baking them separately, bake each cake for 15 mins and then check by inserting a a toothpick at the center of the cake. If needed bake further for additional 2 mins.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
300g (1 and 1/4 cup) Cream Cheese (block)
30g (4 tbsp) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
250ml (1 cup ) Non diary whipping cream (you can use diary whipping cream too)

Decorating :
Teal Floral Cake:
Gel food colors- teal, deep pink, leaf green
piping tips- wilton's tip no. 12, 32, 352
sugar pearls

Violet Floral Cake:
Gel Food colors-violet, lemon yellow, black
piping tips- wilton's tip no 12
rainbow confetti

For serving:
6 X 6 inch square wax paper
6 X6 inch disposable clamshell / lunch box

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