NEAPOLITAN CAKE
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This delightful Neapolitan Cake features three distinct layers of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry cake, all frosted with a smooth and creamy buttercream. It's a beautiful and impressive dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounce) white cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup strawberry puree (or mashed strawberries)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Food coloring (pink, brown)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Divide the batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Divide the batter into three equal portions.
- Flavor each portion:Vanilla Layer: Leave one portion of batter as is (vanilla).Chocolate Layer: Add the cocoa powder to the second portion of batter and mix well.Strawberry Layer: Add the strawberry puree (or mashed strawberries) to the third portion of batter and mix well. You may need to add a drop or two of pink food coloring to enhance the color.
- Bake the layers: Pour each portion of batter into a separate prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the buttercream frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed at first, then increasing to medium speed. Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy. If desired, divide the frosting and tint some pink and some light brown with food coloring.
- Assemble the cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer (your choice of flavor) on a cake plate or stand. Spread a layer of buttercream frosting over the top. Add the second cake layer (a different flavor) and spread with more frosting. Top with the final cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate: Decorate the cake as desired. You can create a swirl effect with the different frosting colors, add sprinkles, or pipe decorative borders.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the frosting to set.
Notes
- Cake Mix: Using a cake mix makes this recipe easier, but you can also use a scratch cake recipe.
- Flavorings: You can adjust the flavorings to your liking. For example, you could add a little almond extract to the vanilla layer or use a different fruit puree for the strawberry layer.
- Frosting: You can use store-bought frosting instead of making your own buttercream.
- Layer Order: You can arrange the cake layers in any order you like.
- Decorating: Get creative with your decorating! Consider using fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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