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Neapolitan Cake


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 150 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare the Vanilla Cake: Repeat the process with the vanilla cake mix.
  4. Prepare the Strawberry Cake: Repeat the process with the strawberry cake mix.
  5. 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.
  6. Assemble: Layer the cakes on a serving platter, spreading frosting between each layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
  7. 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