3 Layer Neapolitan Cake Recipe
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3 Layer Neapolitan Cake Recipe
Description
The 3 Layer Neapolitan Cake is made by preparing a standard butter, sugar, egg, and self-raising flour sponge base divided into three portions. One portion is flavored with fresh strawberry puree that has been strained to remove seeds, giving a smooth pink layer. Another is enriched with cocoa powder for a chocolate layer, while the third remains plain vanilla. Each batter is poured into separate 9-inch cake tins and baked until a skewer inserted comes out clean, ensuring a light, tender crumb.
Once cooled, the cakes are stacked with a vanilla-flavored frosting spread between layers, combining the flavors into a multi-flavored whole. The result is a moist cake with distinct but complementary strawberry and chocolate flavors alongside vanilla, offering a nostalgic Neapolitan profile without artificial coloring or flavoring. The layers provide a variety in color and taste with each slice.
This cake suits celebrations or dessert occasions where variety and presentation are desired. Watching the "pulled dot" technique as recommended can improve frosting application and decoration style.
Viewing the recommended video for the "pulled dot" frosting technique can enhance the final decoration and texture of the cake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz/360g) butter at room temperature
- 1 batch frosting vanilla, crazy
- 1 1/2 cups (12oz/360g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (5oz/150g) strawberry puree
- 6 egg at room temperature, large
- 1/4 cup (1oz/30g) cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups (12oz/360g) self-raising flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup (21/2oz/75g) strawberries , pureed and strained
- 1/4 cup (10z/30g) cocoa powder
Notes
- Consult the video tutorial for the "pulled dot" frosting technique to improve decoration finish and texture.