Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our Neapolitan Cake, a stunning dessert that brings together rich chocolate, sweet vanilla, and refreshing strawberry. This three-layered beauty is perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to anniversaries or simply as a weekend treat. Each slice bursts with flavor and is bound to impress your guests. Easy to make with simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this showstopper. Customize it by adding your favorite nuts or swapping out extracts for a unique twist. Bake this cake today and watch smiles light up every table!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 tsp strawberry extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then gradually add whole milk.
- Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls: leave one plain for vanilla, mix cocoa powder into the second for chocolate, and add strawberry extract to the third.
- Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before stacking them with frosting between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results. Measure flour accurately to avoid a dense cake—spoon it into the measuring cup and level off. Customize flavors by using fresh pureed strawberries instead of extract or adding nuts for texture.