Sweet and Beautiful Viral Korean Bento Cake, Turns Out to Have a Unique History

Kapanlagi.com - South Korea is known for bringing many new trends.Not only in the entertainment world like Korean dramas or K-Pop, but also in the culinary world, South Korea has attracted foodies from various regions.

Tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon, and ramyun may be some of the viral dishes from the Land of Ginseng through dramas.But it's not just that because the culinary trends from Korea are also developing, one of which is the presence of sweet and beautiful Korean Bento Cake.Did you know that this cake has a unique history?

Mini Cake that Has Been a Trend Since 2019

Bento cake, also known as lunch box cake and dosirak cake, is actually a mini-sized tart.The cake is coated with buttercream that is creatively designed into various minimalist designs, making it look beautiful and eye-catching.

The mini cake trend in Korea itself has actually been developing since 2019.However, bento cake is the one that attracts the most attention and is loved by foodies from all over the world.

Originating from the Eating Habits of Korean Society

Why can bento cake and other sweet mini cakes become trends and go viral? It turns out that this originally came from the eating habits of Korean society. Koreans are known to have the habit of eating in 2 sessions. After enjoying a large meal, they usually look for sweet dishes at a cake shop or bakery.

Cake or sweet dessert is usually the sought-after food. This is what then gave birth to the trend of bento cake and various sweet foods in Korea. Bento cake itself is popular because of its small size, so it is considered suitable for enjoying alone.

Also Popular in Indonesia

Bento cake is also a popular type of cake in the country. In fact, many sellers sell this culinary online. Judging from the catalog they upload, bento cake creations made in Indonesia are also not less beautiful than its home country. With designs that can be customized according to demand, bento cake is often chosen as a sweet gift idea that is suitable for the budget.

A series of bento cake menus can also be found in the online 'display case' ManisdanSedap.com. This culinary platform is part of KapanLagi Youniverse (KLY) as a Digital Media Network, KLY oversees online media such as Liputan6.com, Merdeka.com, Kapanlagi.com, Fimela.com, Dream.co.id, Brilio.id, Bola.com, Bola.net, and Otosia.com.

ManisdanSedap.com supports culinary MSMEs in reaching a wider target market through the displayed product catalog on the website. The ordering process is also easy and hassle-free because it is equipped with a direct WhatsApp seller button. Transactions are done separately outside the platform, so it is more practical. Just wait for the order to arrive at home according to the estimated time informed.

For those who want to find their favorite bento cake recommendations on ManisdanSedap.com, here are some options you can try.

1. Bento Cake by KoreanCakes_Sub in Surabaya

2. Bento Cake by Yuka Cakery in Makassar

3. Bento Cake by Soleilsbox in Batam

4. Bento Cake by Ai Kitchen in Depok

5.Bento Cake by Momica Dessert in Malang

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