![]() Grease and line two, six-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray or homemade cake release. Let’s walk through how to make these lunch box cakes together to make sure it turns out as amazing as possible! How to Make Lunch Box Cakes: Step-by-Step Tutorial This is why I use 6-inch cake layers, they fit perfectly in these boxes. While the boxes I use are 8 x 8-inches, the bottom is tapered and actually has a 6 x 6-inch cavity. It should sit flush in the bottom of the box. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the size of the cake layer is the same as the bottom of the container that you plan to put the cake in. However, some bento cakes are made with three or four-inch cake layers. I also find that size of cake easier to frost. I like to make six-inch lunch box cakes so that I have lots of room to write on top of them. Lunch box cakes can vary in size, but they are typically quite small. Outside of Japan, this style of cuisine is also common in China, Taiwan and Korea. Most people are familiar with bento box lunches, which date back all the way to the fifth century when Japanese men used to carry their meals in compact and easy to carry containers when going fishing and hunting. ![]() The word Bento comes from the Japanese language and means lunch box. ![]() I love this because it makes this cake design super forgiving □ This makes them easy to decorate and transfer into the box, and also hides any imperfections that might exist on the sides of the cake. They also are usually placed in their boxes using parchment paper, like in the photo below. The box that these cakes typically come in is a quintessential part of this style of cake. This is a signature feature of these cakes because it allows them to fit perfectly inside square to-go containers. Unlike the tall layer cakes that are common right now, these cakes are short and usually about 2 inches high. These became popular in Korea, and they’re so cute this style has gained popularity around the world. Some people call this style of cake lunch box cakes, others call them Bento cakes.īento cakes or lunch box cakes are cute, minimalist cakes that are usually made with four to six-inch cake layers. Or if you just need a little pick me up, these cute little cakes are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Have an anniversary, birthday, or maybe a promotion?! These cakes are perfect for pretty much any kind of celebration. The best part is that they’re customizable, so you can really decorate them however your heart desires. Lunch box cakes or bento cakes have taken social media by storm! These adorable little cakes are a wonderful treat for any occasion.
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