Red Velvet Bento Cake (4-inch) 

Prep: 35 min | Bake: 20 min | Serves: 2-3  

Ingredients

*Cake:*  

- 100g all-purpose flour  

- 60g sugar  

- 1 egg  

- 60ml buttermilk  

- 30ml vegetable oil  

- 1 tbsp cocoa powder  

- ½ tsp vanilla extract  

- ½ tbsp red food coloring  

- ½ tsp baking powder  

- ¼ tsp vinegar  

*Frosting:*  

- 100g cream cheese, softened  

- 30g unsalted butter, softened  

- 100g powdered sugar  

- ½ tsp vanilla extract  

*Decoration:*  

- White chocolate shavings  

- Edible gold leaf (optional)  

Instructions

1. *Cake:*  

   - Whisk dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients; mix until smooth.  

   - Pour into 4-inch round pan. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18-20 min. Cool completely.  

2. *Frosting:*  

   - Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.  

   - Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.  

3. *Assemble:*  

   - Slice cake into 3 thin layers.  

   - Stack with frosting between layers.  

   - Crumb coat and chill 15 min before final frosting.  

4. *Decorate:*  

   - Smooth remaining frosting.  

   - Top with white chocolate and gold leaf.

Tip: For natural coloring, use beetroot powder instead of food dye.