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Neapolitan cake with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry layers covered in smooth buttercream frosting
Rola Roberts

Irresistible Neapolitan Cake

A stunning three-layer cake combining rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, and fresh strawberry flavors in one nostalgic dessert. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you can’t decide on just one flavor.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch chocolate cake batter
  • 1 batch vanilla cake batter
  • 1 batch strawberry cake batter (with puree or jam)
  • 3 cups buttercream or frosting of choice
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, pureed

Equipment

  • 3 round 9-inch cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • offset spatula
  • cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry cake batters according to recipes or box mix instructions, adding cocoa powder, vanilla extract, or strawberry puree for flavor.
  3. Pour each batter into its own prepared cake pan. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Optional: Freeze cooled cake layers for 30 minutes to make stacking easier and cleaner.
  6. Place chocolate layer on serving plate. Spread frosting evenly, then top with vanilla layer. Repeat with strawberry layer on top.
  7. Apply a crumb coat, chill for 15 minutes, then frost the entire cake generously. Decorate as desired.
  8. Slice and serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freeze cake layers for 30 minutes before stacking for cleaner cuts and fewer crumbs. Use quality cocoa powder, real vanilla extract, and fresh strawberries for the best flavor. You can make it with boxed cake mixes for speed — just doctor them up with extracts and purees.

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