Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Neapolitan Cake, a stunning dessert that brings together the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, its vibrant colors and moist texture will impress your guests. Each slice is a beautiful blend of rich layers topped with creamy frosting, making it not just a treat for the taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece. Whether you’re serving it at a party or enjoying it as a sweet delight at home, this homemade cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 sticks (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400g) sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (342g) cake flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 1/4 cups (296g) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (54g) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons (21g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 3 Tablespoons (44g) very hot water
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Reduction
- 1 cup (240g) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (29g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4g) vanilla
- 3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened
- 7 cups (805 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup (72g) milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 4 oz dark chocolate chips
- 4 oz heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In separate bowls, whisk together dry ingredients (cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) and wet ingredients (buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla).
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy before adding eggs one by one.
- Gradually mix in dry and wet ingredients alternately until just combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls; flavor each with cocoa powder for chocolate, strawberry reduction for strawberry, and keep one plain for vanilla.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers completely before frosting with whipped cream mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg