Description
Delight in a classic Neapolitan Cake featuring layers of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla flavors, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until lump-free.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then fold gently into dry ingredients to combine.
- Divide batter into three portions; flavor one with melted chocolate, another with pureed strawberries, and leave the third plain.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers on a wire rack, then prepare the frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar.
- Level the cooled layers if necessary, then stack and frost the layers with cream cheese frosting, chilling between layers.
- Chill the finished cake for 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg