Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with our Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake—a delightful treat that brings together layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy strawberry ice cream, and luscious vanilla bean ice cream, all topped off with light whipped cream. This stunning dessert is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any celebration where you want to impress your guests with both flavor and presentation. Whether you’re a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese (for layers)
- Strawberry extract
- Vanilla bean paste
- Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Add egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in boiling water.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–40 minutes; cool completely.
- For the strawberry layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar; mix in milk and strawberry extract. Fold in Cool Whip and spread over cooled cake.
- For the vanilla layer: Repeat similar steps using vanilla bean paste instead of strawberry extract. Spread on top of the strawberry layer.
- Top with whipped cream and chill for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by swapping out ice creams or adding fresh fruits between layers. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.