Neapolitan Cake
A delightful cake with layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, reminiscent of the classic ice cream treat. Perfect for celebrations and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter for frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened) for frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, blend the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, careful not to overmix.
- Split the batter into three portions: mix melted chocolate into one portion, pureed strawberries into the second, and leave the last one as vanilla.
- Pour each flavored batter into its respective prepared pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Once cooled, frost between the layers with cream cheese frosting and cover the entire cake.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. It's important not to overmix the batter; mix just until combined for a light texture.