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Neapolitan Cake Recipe

Neapolitan Cake Recipe: A Triple Flavor Delight to Savor

Try this delightful Neapolitan Cake Recipe, featuring chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors in a visually stunning layered dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa adds depth.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Opt for coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 pinch Salt A pinch of sea salt elevates the taste.
  • 4 large Eggs Flax eggs can be a great vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Milk Swap with almond or coconut milk for dairy-free needs.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Choose between pure or imitation vanilla.
For the Flavors
  • 0.5 cup Melted Chocolate Adjust the amount based on preference.
  • 1 cup Pureed Strawberries Feel free to use any berry puree for variety.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Greek yogurt can lighten it up if desired.
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar Make your own by blending granulated sugar if needed.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully blended. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients.
  4. Divide the batter into three bowls. In the first, fold in the melted chocolate; in the second, add pureed strawberries. Leave the third plain.
  5. Pour each flavored batter into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth, adding a splash of vanilla extract for flavor.
  8. Assemble the cake by placing the chocolate layer down, spreading frosting, followed by the vanilla layer, more frosting, and topping with the strawberry layer.
  9. Decorate with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings and serve your delightful Neapolitan Cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Be sure to let the cake layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting.

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