Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Neapolitan Cake, a stunning three-layer dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of chocolate, sweet vanilla, and refreshing strawberry. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy weekend treat, each slice offers an explosion of taste with vibrant colors that will impress your guests. This cake is not only visually appealing but also easy to make, making it suitable for bakers of all skill levels. Whether it’s a birthday party or an intimate family gathering, this Neapolitan Cake is sure to be the star of the table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tsp strawberry extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until blended without overmixing.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: leave one plain for vanilla, mix cocoa powder into the second for chocolate, and add strawberry extract to the third.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before stacking with frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to ensure a light texture. Customize flavors by adding fresh fruit or nuts.