Description
Neapolitan cake is a stunning dessert that artfully combines three beloved flavors: rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and fruity strawberry. This visually captivating cake features distinct layers, each bursting with flavor to create a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat during the week, every slice of this cake is a nostalgic reminder of summer gatherings and joyful moments shared with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted chocolate (for chocolate layer)
- ½ cup strawberry puree (for strawberry layer)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth; combine with dry ingredients, mixing gently.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: add melted chocolate to one, strawberry puree to another, leaving the last as plain vanilla.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy; gradually mix in powdered sugar to desired consistency.
- Frost layers generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg