Description
A delicious and visually stunning triple layer Neapolitan cake featuring vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring, optional
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
- Vanilla Cake Layer: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet mixture alternating with milk. Pour into one of the prepared pans.
- Strawberry Cake Layer: Repeat the vanilla cake layer steps, substituting strawberry extract and adding red food coloring.
- Chocolate Cake Layer: Repeat the vanilla cake layer steps, adding cocoa powder to the flour mixture.
- Bake: Bake each layer for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Frosting: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Add pink food coloring if desired. Frost between the layers and around the cake.
- Assembly: Layer the cakes: chocolate on the bottom, followed by vanilla, then strawberry. Generously spread frosting between each layer and cover the cake. Drizzle chocolate syrup on the side for decoration.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cake layers if needed.
- Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Adjust the sweetness of the frosting by modifying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg