Description
Neapolitan cake is a delightful dessert that combines layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Divide the batter into three bowls.
- Add strawberry puree to one bowl, mix well.
- Pour chocolate batter into one pan, vanilla into another, and strawberry into the last.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: neapolitan cake, dessert, layered cake, Italian cake