π° (Strawberry, Vanilla & Chocolate)
π Ingredients
For the cake batter:
2Β½ cups all-purpose flour
2Β½ teaspoons baking powder
Β½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
For the three flavors:
π« Chocolate Layer
ΒΌ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk
π Strawberry Layer
Β½ cup strawberry puree (or crushed strawberries)
Few drops pink food coloring (optional)
π¦ Vanilla Layer
1 extra teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Β½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
π©βπ³ Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the batter
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
Grease and line three cake pans.
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk.
Step 2: Divide & flavor
Divide batter into 3 equal bowls.
Mix cocoa powder + milk into one bowl (chocolate).
Mix strawberry puree into second bowl (strawberry).
Add extra vanilla to third bowl (vanilla).
Step 3: Bake
Pour each batter into separate pans.
Bake 20β25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cakes cool completely.
Step 4: Make frosting
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy peaks form.
Step 5: Assemble the cake
Place chocolate layer at the bottom.
Spread frosting.
Add vanilla layer, frost again.
Place strawberry layer on top.
Frost entire cake.
π½οΈ Serving Tips
Chill before slicing for clean layers.
Decorate with strawberries or chocolate drizzle.
Best served cold.
β Why itβs called Neapolitan
Because it combines the three classic ice-cream flavors: π Strawberry β π¦ Vanilla β π« Chocolate.
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