Description
A delightful Neapolitan cake featuring layers of rich chocolate, light vanilla, and fragrant strawberry, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup salted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ to ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ⅓ cup sour cream. Mix until smooth and pour into a greased cake pan.
- Bake the Chocolate Layer: Bake according to package instructions (typically 25-30 minutes). Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prepare the Vanilla Cake: Repeat the process with the vanilla cake mix.
- Prepare the Strawberry Cake: Repeat the process with the strawberry cake mix.
- Prepare the Frosting: Beat together salted butter and cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Adjust with heavy cream for desired consistency.
- Assemble: Layer the cakes on a serving platter, spreading frosting between each layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake to meld flavors, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the cake after assembly for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, Neapolitan, celebration, baking, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry