Neapolitan Cake
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of a Neapolitan Cake, a visually stunning and equally delicious dessert that brings together three classic flavors—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—in perfect harmony. This triple-layered masterpiece is crafted with a light and fluffy batter, delicately tinted with unsweetened cocoa and luscious strawberry jam for the chocolate and strawberry layers. Topped with a dreamy, homemade whipped cream frosting, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet weekend indulgence, this centerpiece dessert not only satisfies all your flavor cravings but also adds a touch of elegance to your table. Easy to make yet irresistibly impressive, this Neapolitan Cake is destined to become your go-to recipe for a show-stopping treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 360 grams all-purpose flour
- 400 grams granulated sugar
- 10 grams baking powder
- 5 grams salt
- 170 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 240 milliliters whole milk
- 10 milliliters vanilla extract
- 20 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 grams strawberry jam
- 2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
- 300 milliliters heavy cream (for frosting)
- 40 grams powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 5 milliliters vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease three 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms.
Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
In the first bowl, leave the batter as is; this will be your vanilla layer.
In the second bowl, sift in the cocoa powder and mix until fully combined to create the chocolate layer.
In the third bowl, mix in the strawberry jam and add pink food coloring (if using) to create the strawberry layer.
Pour each batter into its respective prepared cake pan, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a thin layer of frosting between each layer as you stack the vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry layers.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream frosting.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing to allow the layers to set.
Slice and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 279.2 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 168.3 g | 842% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1485 mg | 495% | |
| Sodium | 3452 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 789.6 g | 287% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 493.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.9 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 727 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*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.
