Description
Neapolitan Cake is a delicious layered cake combining chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.
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)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can add fresh strawberries for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Neapolitan Cake, layered cake, chocolate cake, vanilla cake, strawberry cake