Neapolitan Cake
Neapolitan cake is a stunning dessert that harmoniously blends chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors. With its eye-catching layers and rich taste, this cake is perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. Each slice offers a delightful flavor explosion, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup strawberry jam or puree
- Whipped cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: one plain for vanilla, one mixed with cocoa for chocolate, and one mixed with strawberry jam for strawberry.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, stack layers in order: chocolate at the bottom, then vanilla, followed by strawberry on top. Frost generously with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg