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Neapolitan Cake

Irresistibly Delicious Neapolitan Cake to Brighten Your Day

A delightful Neapolitan Cake with chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors, perfect for impressing guests on busy days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s spooned into the measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened cocoa for the chocolate layer.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature works best.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be replaced with almond milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract improves aroma and flavor.
  • 1 cup Melted Chocolate Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 cup Strawberry Puree Homemade recommended for best taste.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Let it soften at room temperature.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for a balanced frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor of the frosting.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Neapolitan Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans.
  2. Grease or line the cake pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients.
  5. Divide the batter into three bowls; add melted chocolate to one, strawberry puree to another, and leave the third plain.
  6. Pour each batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, layer the cakes with cream cheese frosting between each layer and on the top and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with different fruit purees or frostings for unique variations.

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