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Christmas Bento Cake

Christmas Bento Cake Recipe: Cute, Festive

Adorable 4-inch Korean-style Christmas bento cake with smooth buttercream
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • Vanilla
  • Swiss meringue buttercream
  • Gel food colors + sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Bake three 4-inch vanilla layers.
  • Make Swiss meringue buttercream.
  • Stack + crumb coat; chill.
  • Smooth coat in white.
  • Pipe Christmas designs.
  • Add sprinkles + message.

Notes

• Chill between steps = sharp edges
• Freeze layers ahead
• Try red velvet or chocolate
• Cutest holiday dessert ever