Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Neapolitan Cake, a vibrant dessert that beautifully combines layers of rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, and refreshing strawberry flavors. This visually stunning cake is perfect for any celebration or as a cozy weekend treat. With its easy-to-follow instructions, bakers of all levels can create this showstopper that’s sure to impress family and friends. Each slice offers a delightful burst of flavor, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply to brighten up your day.
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the milk. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- 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 or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before stacking them with frosting between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg