Description
Neapolitan Cake is a delightful dessert that harmoniously combines the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry into one stunning layer cake. Each slice offers a soft, fluffy texture and vibrant colors, making it a perfect centerpiece for celebrations or an indulgent treat any day of the week. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, this cake is bound to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: leave one as vanilla, mix cocoa into another for chocolate, and fold in strawberry puree for the last bowl.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg