Neapolitan Cake
Neapolitan cake is a stunning three-layer dessert that harmoniously combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. Each slice reveals vibrant layers, creating a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 2 cups whipped cream (for frosting)
- Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour and baking powder; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into three portions: mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate, fold strawberry puree into another, leaving one as vanilla.
- Pour each flavor into separate pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Assemble layers with whipped cream between each flavor, finishing with chocolate on top. Decorate with fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg