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Classic Neapolitan Layer Cake

Classic Neapolitan Layer Cake Recipe: 3 Glorious Flavors in Every Bite

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A traditional Neapolitan layer cake featuring three distinct flavors in one dessert.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture.
  5. Divide batter into three equal parts.
  6. Mix vanilla into first portion, cocoa into second, strawberry jam into third.
  7. Bake each layer for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before assembling with frosting between layers.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results
  • Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking
  • Let cakes cool before frosting to prevent melting
  • Author: Lynn
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg