These delightful confetti cloud bento cakes are soft white mini cakes filled with sprinkle-vanilla cream and decorated with pastel piping and tiny birthday messages. Perfect for celebrations, they bring joy and sweetness to any occasion.

The recipe is simple and ideal for those looking to create a charming dessert that is both visually appealing and delicious. Each mini cake is a treat that can be customized for birthdays or other special events.

Mini Birthday Bento Cakes

These bento cakes are fluffy and moist, filled with a creamy sprinkle-vanilla filling. Each cake is adorned with colorful pastel decorations, making them a perfect centerpiece for birthday celebrations. This recipe yields about 6 mini cakes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sprinkles
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Pastel food coloring
• Tiny birthday message toppers (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the sprinkles.
4. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini cake pans. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Prepare the Cream Filling: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in additional sprinkles.
6. Assemble the Cakes: Once the cakes are completely cool, slice them in half horizontally. Fill the center with the sprinkle-vanilla cream, then stack the layers back together.
7. Decorate: Use pastel food coloring to tint additional whipped cream for piping. Decorate the tops of the cakes with piped designs and add tiny birthday message toppers if desired.
8. Serve: Present the bento cakes on a decorative platter and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 mini cakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 35g