Customizable Neapolitan Cake: Delightful Layers for All!
Try this customizable Neapolitan cake with rich layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry for a delightful dessert experience.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Parchment paper
- Cooling racks
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
- 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper taste.
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic alternative.
- 1 tblsp Baking Powder Check for freshness to ensure a good bake.
- 1 tsp Salt Balances the sweetness.
- 3 large Eggs Room temperature improves incorporation and texture.
- 1 cup Milk Replace with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a unique twist.
For the Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup Melted Chocolate Dark chocolate enhances flavor profile.
For the Strawberry Layer
- 1 cup Pureed Strawberries Fresh or frozen strawberries work well.
For the Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese can be used.
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust amount based on desired sweetness.
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing with butter or non-stick spray and lining with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide Batter: Divide the batter into three bowls. Stir melted chocolate into one bowl, mix pureed strawberries into another, and leave the last as is.
- Bake Layers: Pour each flavored batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Once baked, allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cake: Layer chocolate cake on a platter, add frosting, then the vanilla cake, more frosting, and the strawberry layer on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
Notes
Optional: Add fresh berries on top for a stunning garnish before serving.