Description
Neopolitan Cake is a delightful dessert that features three distinct layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, creating a visually appealing and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup strawberry puree
- 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter into three bowls. Mix strawberry puree into one bowl, leave one bowl as vanilla, and add cocoa powder to the third bowl for chocolate.
- Pour each batter into separate greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Layer the cakes with whipped cream in between and on top, creating a beautiful Neopolitan effect.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Feel free to add fresh fruit or chocolate shavings on top for decoration.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Neopolitan Cake, layered cake, dessert, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry