Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Neapolitan Layer Cake, a vibrant and elegant dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. This stunning multi-layer cake not only impresses with its eye-catching colors but also pleases the taste buds with its rich buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or sweet cravings, this cake is a labor of love that is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Each slice reveals beautiful layers that promise a delicious journey through creamy sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries (for the strawberry layer)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (for the chocolate layer)
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream (for buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch cake pans.
- In separate bowls, prepare vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate cake batters using creamed butter, sugar, eggs, dry ingredients, and buttermilk.
- Bake each layer for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool on wire racks.
- Stack layers with corresponding buttercream frosting in between each layer.
- Decorate as desired and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg