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Neapolitan Cake Dessert

Irresistible Neapolitan Cake Dessert: Three Flavors Unite

The Neapolitan Cake Dessert blends rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and fresh strawberry for a visually stunning and delicious treat.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 2/3 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can enhance richness
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be used for added moisture
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 pinch Salt kosher salt is preferred
  • 4 large Eggs flax eggs can substitute for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Milk almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract consider using vanilla beans for a more robust taste
  • 5 oz Fresh Strawberries (pureed) raspberries can be used for variation
  • 5 oz Melted Chocolate opt for dark chocolate for richness
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar adjust quantity based on desired sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
  5. Divide the batter into three bowls. Add melted dark chocolate to one, strawberry puree to another, leaving the third plain.
  6. Pour each flavor into its prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow the layers to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost the layers starting with the chocolate layer, then strawberry, and finally vanilla.
  9. Garnish with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow layers to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting. Accurate measurements are essential for best results.

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