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Neapolitan Cake Dessert

Neapolitan Cake Dessert: A Slice of Joy in Every Bite

Neapolitan Cake Dessert is a delightful treat featuring chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can enhance richness.
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add a hint of moisture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Kosher salt is preferred for balance.
  • 3 large Eggs Opt for flax eggs for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk works beautifully for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Consider vanilla beans for extra robustness.
  • 1 cup Strawberries (pureed) Switch to raspberries for a fun twist.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Chocolate Dark chocolate yields a deeper flavor.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Adjust amount based on your sweetness preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by greasing them with butter or lining them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls. To one bowl, add melted chocolate; into another, stir in pureed strawberries; leave the third bowl plain.
  5. Pour each flavored batter into its prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, let the layers cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then turn them out to cool completely.
  7. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on the chocolate layer, stack the strawberry layer next, followed by the vanilla layer.
  8. Frost the sides and top of the cake, and decorate with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze wrapped for up to 3 months.

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