Neapolitan Cake
A delightful three-layered cake featuring rich chocolate, fluffy vanilla, and luscious strawberry flavors, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pans
- Mixing Bowls
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the cake layers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup softened butter
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry puree for the strawberry layer
- whipped cream for frosting
- chocolate shavings for garnish
- fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing the Batter
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually combine the dry and wet mixtures, alternating with the milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Mix strawberry puree into one bowl, keep the second for vanilla, and add more cocoa to the third for chocolate.
Baking
- Pour each batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Layering and Decorating
- Let the cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Layer the cakes starting with chocolate on the bottom, followed by vanilla, and finishing with the strawberry.
- Frost the cake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh strawberries.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. The cake tastes better the next day. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a treat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcal
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