Although a far cry from the plum cakes usually associated with Christmas, bento cakes are all the rage in desserts. First conceptualised in Korea, these cakes are tiny—weighing around 300-350 grams, ...

Bento cakes are small and colourful, and usually comes with a cute or loving message. — Mango Bakes Cakes/mangobakes.de/dpa They're creative, look impressive and come from the heart: Bento cakes.

¼ cup curd, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp buttermilk, 4 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup refined flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 pinch baking soda, ¼ tsp baking powder, ½ cup whipping cream and 2 tbsp powdered sugar.

Bento cakes or lunch-box cakes are pretty, minimalist, two-by-four-inch cakes that weigh about 300-350 grams. First seen in Korea, these cakes have now made their way to India, during the pandemic.