Best Neapolitan Cake

A classic, Neapolitan , 3-layer cake recipe! The cake has a light texture that’s complemented by super light and fluffy buttercream that’s Every day is sweet, this sweet.Learn how to make the best Neapolitan cake that’s fancy enough to serve at your most special celebrations and events with family!

For anyone wanting to learn how to make a Neapolitan Cake 3-layer  with the decorations you desire cake, this post will teach you how to do so easily and do so very successfully!

I’ve always had a thing for Neapolitan anything because it could be ice cream or cupcakes or even those weirdly satisfying wafer cookies you’d sneak from grandma’s cupboard yet this cake feels personal to me

The idea came to me on a random Tuesday and it was one of those days when you open the fridge ten times hoping dessert will magically appear yet it never does so I decided to make this cake instead and it became chocolate and vanilla and strawberry all coming together in one glorious and slightly wobbly and lovingly imperfect cake

The funny thing is the first time I made it I got the layers out of order so vanilla ended up on top while strawberry got squished in the middle and the result looked like total chaos yet it still tasted insanely good

Have you ever tried layering a cake while your toddler is “helping” by eating half the frosting because let me tell you it turns into an adventure and even though it’s messy you end up with memories that make it worth it

So if you’ve never made a Neapolitan Cake before you don’t need to stress since this recipe isn’t about perfection rather it’s about fun and color and flavor and that nostalgic mix that feels like childhood and birthdays and maybe a little bit of chaos

So grab your pans and let’s get messy together

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

To make Neapolitan Cake, you will need :

• Three 8-inch round cake pans
• Mixing bowls at least 3
• Whisk
• Electric mixer or hand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Cooling rack
• Parchment paper
• Cake stand or serving plate

Tips for Neapolitan Cake :

Make sure your butter is at room temperature so it creams easily with sugar.

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour this helps keep the cake soft.

If you don’t have three cake pans, bake the layers one at a time.

Use natural strawberry puree for the best flavor, but strawberry jam also works well.

What to Eat with Neapolitan Cake ??

I love enjoying a slice of Neapolitan cake with a cup of hot coffee it balances the sweetness so well. My kids enjoy it best with a glass of cold milk, while my husband likes it with fruit juice when we have it after dinner. If you’re in the mood for another sweet, fruity dessert, you might also love my Blueberry Cake Donuts they’re soft, delicious, and perfect with coffee.

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Ingredients :

For the Cake :

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter It is better to be softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup strawberry puree or strawberry jam
• Red or pink food coloring “optional”

For the Frosting :

• 1 cup unsalted butter “softened”
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

How to Make … :

Step 1 :

I start preparing first prepare pans and preheat the oven : Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper. This makes it easier to remove the cakes after baking then mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.

Step 2 :

Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and combine wet and dry ingredients : Slowly add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

Step 3 :

Divide the batter: Separate the batter evenly into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain vanilla layer. In the second bowl, mix in cocoa powder to make the chocolate layer. In the third bowl, add the strawberry puree and food coloring to make the strawberry layer and bake the layers: Pour each batter into its own prepared cake pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.

Step 4 :

Finally I do to Make the frosting : Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and fluffy then assemble the cake: Place the chocolate cake layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Add the vanilla layer, then more frosting, and finally the strawberry layer. Frost the outside of the cake completely. Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh strawberries if you like.

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