Description
Indulge in the delightful Neapolitan Layer Cake, a visually stunning dessert that harmonizes the rich flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. This charming layered cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion when you want to impress your guests. Its vibrant colors and creamy buttercream frosting elevate it to a showstopper status at any gathering. Made from scratch with fresh ingredients, this cake not only dazzles the eyes but also delivers a deliciously balanced flavor profile that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- For the Vanilla Cake: 1 stick butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 3/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature.
- For the Strawberry Cake: 4 tbsp butter, softened; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4-5 tbsp heavy cream; 1 stick butter, softened; 1 cup freeze dried strawberries, ground to 1/4 cup; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt; 2-3 drops red food coloring (optional); 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature.
- For the Chocolate Cake: 4 tbsp butter, softened; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 2 tbsp black cocoa powder (or more regular cocoa powder); 1 tsp instant espresso (optional); 3/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature.
- For the Chocolate Buttercream: 4 tbsp butter, softened; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4-5 tbsp heavy cream.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans.
- Prepare the batter for each layer (vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate) separately by creaming butter and sugars together before adding eggs and wet ingredients. Combine dry ingredients in another bowl and alternate adding them to the wet mixture with buttermilk until just combined.
- Divide the batters evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
- Assemble the layers with buttercream frosting in between each layer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg