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Neapolitan Cake Recipe

Indulge in Layers: Easy Neapolitan Cake Recipe to Love

Enjoy this easy Neapolitan Cake recipe featuring layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry that will be a hit at any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour or use whole wheat flour for added nutrients
  • 3/4 cups Cocoa Powder consider Dutch-process for smoother taste
  • 2 cups Sugar can reduce for less sweet option
  • 2 tbsp Baking Powder essential for rising
  • 1 tsp Salt balances flavors
  • 4 large Eggs substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1 cup Milk almond or oat milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for twist
For the Flavored Batter
  • 1 cup Melted Chocolate dark chocolate for intense richness
  • 1 cup Pureed Strawberries substitute with favorite berry puree for change
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese vegan option available
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar adjust sweetness level as preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire racks

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by greasing them or lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter into three bowls. Mix one with melted chocolate, one with pureed strawberries, and leave the last plain.
  5. Pour each batter into prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
  6. Remove from oven and cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Once cool, stack layers with cream cheese frosting spread between each and coat the exterior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow each layer to cool completely before frosting. Overmixing can lead to a dense texture, so mix gently.

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