Neapolitan Cake
Indulge in a slice of Neapolitan cake, a delightful dessert that transports you straight to Italy! This stunning three-layer cake features rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and vibrant strawberry flavors, all enveloped in silky buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- Buttercream frosting (for layering)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans with butter; line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour and baking powder; gradually fold into the wet mixture while adding milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: stir cocoa powder into one for chocolate flavor, mix strawberry puree into another, and leave one plain for vanilla.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, layer with buttercream frosting between each layer and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg