This tutorial will give you step by step instructions on how to make your own Instagram worthy mini bento lunchbox cake at home!
Have you seen these adorable Lunch Box Cakes? Originating in Korean, they’re also called Bento Cakes. These lunchbox cakes are type of petite mini layer cake, typically two or three short layers tall and they are traditionally placed in a clam shell to-go container, such as a burger container.
Because of their size and the fact they’re so portable, these make great gifts. Birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, weddings or showers – they’re a cute and customizable treat for your next event. Plus, they’re super fun to make and you can get as basic or elaborate in making them as you want!
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The size of these little bento lunchbox cakes can totally vary! I like to make mine personalized, so only about 3-4 inches wide and tall. They fit perfectly into these clamshell containers which are the size of a burger container.
While I made mine smaller, in Korean bakeries they can also be 6 or even 8 inches. So really, it’s totally up to you and whatever size you want to make them and whatever size to-go containers you get!
When making these cakes yourself, the secret to getting perfectly cute cakes that look great in your bento box is to measure the width and height of the size of your to-go containers to make sure your cake will fit inside. While the above container said 6×6 it was actually a bit smaller on the bottom.
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And remember, once the frosting and decorations are on the cakes they’ll be bigger – typically ½-1 inch in circumference and ¼-1 inch on top depending on how thick of a frosting layer you do and what type of decorations you add.
So, make sure you account for that extra space when cutting out your cake layers or buying your mini cake pans and to-go containers.
Vanilla Buttercream or stabilized whipped cream frosting are the most common but you really can use any type of frosting you want! Here are some fun recipes to try:
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I recommend two batches of frosting per pan of cake. Depending on the size of your cakes and the number of layers you do you’ll probably get 4-6 cakes per pan of cake.
The number and size of the layers typically depends on the size of pan you bake your cake in. A 10x 15 inch or 12 x 17 inch jelly roll pan will be thinner and typically give you a three layer cake. Using a 9×13 inch pan will provide a thicker cake so you might only get two layers.
Just make sure to adjust baking time. I recommend checking cakes baked in a jelly roll pan after about 10 minutes, a 9×13 inch pan after 16 minutes. You know they’re done when you can put a toothpick or knife in the middle of the cake and it comes out clean.
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After baking as directed, let the cake cool completely and cut out circles using cookie cutters. If the cake is particularly moist or sticky, you can dip the cookie cutters in powdered sugar or flour before cutting the cake to keep the cake from sticking. You can also bake your cakes in mini cake pans.
I use exactly the same method if frosting these mini cakes as I do in this cake frosting tutorial. The basics are the same but since these cakes are much smaller they tend to slide around a bit more so it helps to go slower.
These lunchbox cakes are so fun to decorate! It’s pretty common to focus on the top of the cakes since you can’t see the sides too much in the lunchboxes but really, they’re completely customizable and you can go wild!
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Once the cake is decorated I recommend letting the cakes chill it the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before placing in the to-go container. That way, the cakes firm up a bit and they’re less likely to get damaged when placing in the container.
If you want you can add a cute spoon and tie up the boxes with ribbon or twine. I’ve seen the spoons taped to the top inside container or you can tie to the top like shown above.
This tutorial will give you step by step instructions on how to make your own Instagram worthy mini bento lunchbox cake at home!
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Serving: 1 Cake | Calories: 1136 kcal | Carbohydrates: 208 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 1085 mg | Potassium: 110 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 159 g | Calcium: 224 mg | Iron: 2 mgLunchbox cakes – miniature size cakes paired with a smooth, creamy, and not-so-sweet frosting, packed in the cutest way possible. Versatile, adorable, and fun!
Because their sizes are typically small, lunchbox cakes are easier to make, decorate, handle, store, pack, and transport. Win win in many scenarios!
As pretty as they are delicious, these mini versions are perfect for any occasion – from a casual picnic to a special celebration.
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With this simple recipe for a vanilla sheet cake and a smooth, silky, not-so-sweet buttercream you’ll be able to confidently prepare this at home.
In fact, its origin can be traced all the way back to the Kamakura period of 12th century Japan when people would cook and dry rice to take with them to work. To serve this purpose, 16th century lacquered wooden lunchboxes were created.
In the early 1900s, schoolchildren began to use them as well. It’s an interesting fact that just soon after, they started being banned in schools because it was considered a reflection of a student’s family wealth over other students. This practice stopped when meals were served in schools instead.
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From Japan, the concept of lunch packing spread to countries such as Taiwan, China, and South Korea. That is when Korean lunchbox cakes first emerged in South Korea as ‘cake on the go’ or ‘no-share cake, ’ becoming an instant hit.
Nowadays these cakes are popular to make and give for just about any event, milestone, and occasion – 100 day anniversary, birthday, thank you, get well soon, etc.
With their portability and comparatively small size, these lunchbox cakes make the perfect gifts for any event or milestone you have coming up. Get-well soon cake, thank you cakes, anniversaries, promotions, Christmas, and weddings – your guests will be impressed with how personalized and tasty these treats are.
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If you’re new to cake making and decorating, a lunch box cake is a great way to practice without wasting a lot of ingredients. These cakes are smaller and easier to handle, so you can get the hang of layering and decorating without ruining an entire cake.
Plus, it’s a lot less expensive to practice with a lunch box cake than it is to practice with a full-size birthday cake. So if you’re looking to improve your baking skills, a lunch box cake is the perfect place to start.
A cake smash is a popular way to celebrate a first birthday. However, cake smashes can be expensive, especially if you opt for a custom cake. A lunchbox cake is a great alternative that won’t break the bank.
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You can customize it just like a custom cake, but you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money. You can also have a few as backups in case of any accidents.
With small gatherings becoming the norm, more and more people are looking for smaller cakes that are easier to serve and enjoy.
These little beauties are the perfect size for a few people, and they pack a lot of flavor into a small package. Plus, they can be served alongside a dessert table for added variety.
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These individually-sized cakes are excellent for parties and showers, They are a great way to show your guests how much you appreciate their attendance.
Why not let your kids layer, pipe, and decorate a mini cake fully loaded with their heart’s desire? It’s a great opportunity for quality family time.
Result: A messy work of art that’s not only delicious to eat but also proudly displayed on the fridge for all to see!
Lunch Box Cake
Lunchbox cakes can be any size you like, but they are typically small – about 3 to 4 inches wide and tall. This makes them perfect for individual servings or as gifts.
I used a 4-inch cookie cutter. You can do 3.5 or 4.5 inch but note that this may affect the yield of this recipe. A 4-inch diameter cutout makes 6 lunchbox cakes.
If you don’t have a cookie cutter, another option is to use any round shape object as a template, like a bowl or a small plate. Put that over your cake and use a knife to cut around it.
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The vanilla cake is based on my popular fluffy and buttery vanilla cake recipe. I adjusted the amounts to bake it into the classic 9×13 cake pan.
It is moist, fluffy and packed with buttery and vanilla flavor – tastes homemade
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