This 4-inch mango cake recipe, baked in a convenient 6 silicone molds, is a trendy and delicious dessert perfect for bento box-style treats. Lunch box cakes are very popular recently, with micro-businesses and dessert shops launching this type of cake. I also followed the trend and bought a 6 inch round silicone mold, which can make three 4-inch small cakes. This mold has a short baking time and fast cooling. There is no need to divide the cake embryo, and each cake embryo has the same thickness, which is very convenient.
Ingredients for cake making
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egg yolks | 55g |
| Vegetable oil | 36g |
| Milk | 60g |
| Cake flour | 60g |
| Egg whites | 100g |
| Granulated sugar | 40g |
| Mango | 1 |
| Heavy cream | 250g |
How to make 4-inch mango cake (6 silicone molds)
Step 1:
Heat the vegetable oil in the microwave to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2:
Sift the cake flour into a bowl and mix it with the heated vegetable oil until well combined.
Step 3:
Add the milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Then, incorporate the egg yolks and mix thoroughly.
Step 4:
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites, gradually adding the granulated sugar. Beat until you achieve soft peaks when lifting the beaters.
Step 5:
1. Take one-third of the beaten egg whites and fold them into the yolk mixture.
2. Gently pour the yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites and fold until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6:
Prepare a 6-cavity silicone mold with 4-inch diameters.
Step 7:
Pour the cake batter into the 6-cavity silicone mold.
Step 8:
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) for the upper heat and 130°C (265°F) for the lower heat. Bake the cakes for 15-20 minutes or until the tops turn golden.
Step 9:
Once baked, let the cakes cool before removing them from the molds.
Step 10:
1. Cut the mango into small pieces and whip the heavy cream.
2. Assemble the cakes by layering whipped cream and mango pieces. You can also choose other fruits or fillings according to your preference.
Step 11:
Place the assembled cakes into your bento box, and your bento box mini cakes are ready to enjoy!
With a prep time of only 11 steps, this American-style mango cake yields small, delectable treats that can be customized with various fruit fillings and toppings.This recipe streamlines the baking process, resulting in uniform cake layers without the need for slicing. It offers a quick bake time and swift cooling, making it incredibly convenient.
