A Neapolitan Cake is the show-stopping, triple-threat of the dessert world. Just like the classic ice cream, it features layers of Rich Chocolate, Velvety Vanilla, and Fresh Strawberry.
While you can make one giant batter and divide it, the best Neapolitan cakes use three distinct batters to ensure the textures are perfect—moist chocolate, fluffy vanilla, and a strawberry layer that actually tastes like fruit, not perfume.
Prep time: 45 mins | Bake time: 25–30 mins
1. The Three Layers
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The Base Batter (Make this first, then divide):
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3 cups Cake flour (sifted).
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1 ½ cups Granulated sugar.
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1 tbsp Baking powder and ½ tsp Salt.
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1 cup Unsalted butter (softened).
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1 cup Whole milk.
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4 Large egg whites (for a snowy white vanilla layer).
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2 tsp Vanilla extract.
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The Flavor Add-ins:
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For Chocolate: ¼ cup Cocoa powder + 2 tbsp milk.
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For Strawberry: ¼ cup Strawberry reduction (simmered-down frozen berries) or jam + a drop of pink food coloring.
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2. Step-by-Step Instructions
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