Neapolitan Cake
A colorful layered cake featuring flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 cups cake flour sifted for lightness
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar divided for flavors
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature for easy creaming
- 5 large eggs at room temperature for even mixing
Flavoring Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for the chocolate layer
- 1 cup strawberry puree for the strawberry flavor
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for flavoring the vanilla layer
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix cake flour and 1 cup of sugar. In another bowl, cream the butter and remaining sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
- Divide the batter into three bowls. Mix cocoa powder in one, vanilla extract in another, and strawberry puree in the last. Pour each flavor into its prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To achieve the best flavor and texture, ensure your ingredients are at room temperature. Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months, just be sure to wrap it well!