Delicate Bento Cake Recipe for Mother’s Day -

Celebrate Mom with this adorable, single-serving Bento Cake—a sweet, elegant dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for Mother’s Day, this mini cake is decorated with a heartfelt “Happy Mother’s Day” message and delicate floral accents, making it a touching edible gift.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Petite & personal – A perfectly sized cake for one (or two to share!)
✔️ Easy to decorate – Simple buttercream and edible flowers create a stunning look
✔️ Customizable – Personalize flavors and colors to match Mom’s favorites

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk or cream
Pink or lavender food coloring (optional)

For Decoration:

Edible flowers or fondant decorations
Piping bag with a small round tip (for lettering)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4-inch round cake pan.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Beat in butter, egg, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool completely.

2. Make the Buttercream

Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired.

3. Assemble & Decorate

Frost the cooled cake with a thin crumb coat, then chill for 10 minutes.
Apply a final layer of buttercream, smoothing with a spatula.
Pipe “Happy Mother’s Day” on top using a small round tip.
Add edible flowers or fondant accents for a finishing touch.

Serving Suggestion

Pair this mini masterpiece with a cup of tea or coffee for a heartfelt Mother’s Day treat. It’s also perfect for gifting—simply box it up with a ribbon!

💖 Make it extra special: Add a handwritten note or a tiny fondant heart for a personal touch.