Lunchbox Cakes – Simple and Fun mini cakes
Lunchbox Cakes – Simple and Fun mini cakes
What is it?
Lunchbox cakes, also known as Korean bento desserts, are petite-sized cakes packaged in takeout boxes. They are simple and fun mini-cakes and can be found in Korean bakeries and cafes.
Most of these mini cakes are frosted in buttercream or whipped cream. The most preferred frosting is buttercream because it has a smooth and creamy texture and it doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Whipped cream, on the other hand, has a delicate and airy texture and will need to be refrigerated.
Lunchbox cakes are great gifts and perfect for any occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s day, thank you cakes, get well soon cakes, milestones, and smash cakes.
What’s the size?
It is bento-sized. The most common Korean lunch box cake is 4 inches. They can also be made in 6 inches and 8 inches. It can be 3-4 inches in height depending on the design.
How to make:
You can use a regular 4-inch cake pan or a silicone cake mold to bake your cake in. After the cake is done baking, let it cool.
Once the cake is cool, put your first cake layer on a 6-inch parchment paper. Spread your frosting on the first layer and stack the other layer on top. Frost and decorate it with your choice of frosting. I used whipped cream on mine.
Cut some 7-8 inches of tissue paper and place it under the cake. Carefully transfer it to the bento box. I’m using a 6-inch bento box. It’s the perfect size for these mini cakes.
