Description
Indulge in the delightful Neapolitan Layer Cake, a stunning dessert that beautifully combines the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. This cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a treat to share with friends and family. Each layer presents a unique flavor profile and texture, making every bite a joyous experience. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to create an impressive showstopper that is sure to wow your guests.
Ingredients
- For Vanilla Cake: Butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, buttermilk
- For Strawberry Cake: Butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, freeze-dried strawberries, food coloring (optional), all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, buttermilk
- For Chocolate Cake: Butter, dark brown sugar, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder (regular and black), instant espresso (optional), baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, buttermilk
- For Chocolate Buttercream: Butter, cocoa powder (unsweetened), vanilla extract, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease three 9-inch cake pans.
- Prepare the batter for each cake separately by creaming butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and incorporate other liquid ingredients.
- Mix dry ingredients in another bowl before gradually adding them to wet ingredients along with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg