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Neapolitan Cake

Delicious Neapolitan Cake: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion

This Neapolitan Cake features rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and vibrant strawberry layers, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 3 cups Cake Flour sifted for lightness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder essential as a leavening agent
  • 1 tsps Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsps Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy creaming
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar helps achieve a fluffy texture
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best quality
  • 1 cup Buttermilk provides acidity
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder use high-quality cocoa
  • 1 cup Hot Water activates cocoa
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (pureed) use ripe berries
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring optional
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream for creamy texture
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar sifted for a smooth consistency
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (sliced) for decoration
  • 1 cup Chocolate Shavings decorative topping

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for High Altitude Neapolitan Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), or 325°F (163°C) for high altitude.
  2. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  3. Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
  7. Divide the batter into three bowls. Color one bowl with cocoa powder, one with strawberry puree, and leave one plain.
  8. Pour each batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the frosting by beating butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  11. Level the cake layers if domed, then assemble with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers.
  12. Apply a crumb coat with frosting, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then frost the cake with a thicker layer.
  13. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries and chocolate shavings.
  14. Refrigerate the cake for best results before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing for a fluffy cake.

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