Fun Neapolitan Birthday Cake
Celebrate any special occasion with this vibrant and whimsical Fun Neapolitan Birthday Cake—a triple-layered masterpiece that combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors for the ultimate dessert experience. Each moist layer is flavored and tinted to perfection, from the rich cocoa-infused chocolate tier to the fruity burst of strawberry enhanced with a touch of pink food coloring. This delightful cake is brought together with a light and creamy homemade whipped frosting, effortlessly tying all the flavors together. Topped with colorful sprinkles, this show-stopping cake not only looks fun but tastes absolutely irresistible. Perfectly balancing sweetness and texture, this Neapolitan cake is sure to be the star of any birthday celebration! Whether you're baking it for kids or adults, it's a nostalgic yet modern treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 5 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 0.5 cups Strawberry puree
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 drops Pink food coloring
- 2 cups Heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1.5 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.5 cups Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
In the first bowl, stir in the cocoa powder to create the chocolate layer.
In the second bowl, stir in the strawberry puree and pink food coloring to create the strawberry layer.
Leave the third bowl plain for the vanilla layer.
Pour each batter into its own prepared cake pan and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by whipping the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
Once the cakes are completely cool, assemble by placing the chocolate layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread an even layer of frosting on top.
Place the vanilla layer on top of the chocolate layer and spread another layer of frosting.
Add the strawberry layer on top and frost the entire outside of the cake, smoothing it with an offset spatula.
Decorate the cake with sprinkles as desired.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for cleaner slices. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 511.8 g | 656% | |
| Saturated Fat | 310.6 g | 1553% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2285 mg | 762% | |
| Sodium | 3018 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1139.8 g | 414% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 836.0 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.2 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1071 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 24.1 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1950 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
