Best 3 Easy Neapolitan Cake Recipes

**Neapolitan Cake: A Triple-Layered Delight**

Indulge in the classic Italian dessert, Neapolitan Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic cake features three distinct layers, each boasting its own unique flavor and color. The chocolate layer is rich and decadent, the vanilla layer is light and fluffy, and the strawberry layer adds a vibrant fruity touch. Together, these layers create a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our Neapolitan cake recipe is easy to follow and promises a delightful treat that will impress your family and friends. Discover the joy of baking this timeless dessert and experience the magic of Neapolitan cake. From classic to gluten-free and vegan variations, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor the goodness of this Italian masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEAPOLITAN CAKE

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I received this easy recipe from a friend. It's a pretty cake for birthday parties. I like to add some strawberry extract to the pink portion of the batter. -Marianne Waldman, Brimfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
8 to 10 drops red food coloring
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide batter into three equal portions. , Pour one portion into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Stir red food coloring into another portion; carefully spoon into pan. Stir chocolate syrup and cocoa into remaining batter; carefully spoon into pan. Do not swirl., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NEAPOLITAN SHEET CAKE

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Marble cake gets an upgrade with this sweet sheet cake swirled with Neapolitan flavors. Frosting swirls of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry make this pretty cake stunning from top to bottom!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1/4 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ red gel food color
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon seedless strawberry jam
Betty Crocker™ red gel food color
1 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. In small bowl, place 1 1/4 cups of the batter; stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa until blended. In another small bowl, place 1 1/4 cups of the batter; stir in 2 tablespoons strawberry jam and 1/4 teaspoon food color until blended. Pour remaining cake batter in bottom of pan. Drop tablespoons of each colored batter in random pattern over top; pull table knife through batter to make swirls.
Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
In large bowl, beat softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in 2 tablespoons milk and the vanilla. If frosting is too stiff to spread, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
In small bowl, place 1/4 cup of the vanilla frosting; stir in 1 teaspoon strawberry jam until blended. Stir in food color until desired color. In another small bowl, place 3 tablespoons of the vanilla frosting; stir in 1 teaspoon cocoa until blended. Spread remaining vanilla frosting on top of cake. Randomly drop measuring teaspoonfuls of strawberry and chocolate frosting over top. Use small icing spatula to swirl frosting over top of cake. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 1/2 g

NEAPOLITAN BUNDT CAKE

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Strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla striped cake . . . it's quite delicious!

Provided by Cathy

Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes White Cake

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup water
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
¼ cup chocolate syrup
3 drops red food coloring
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Blend the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs on low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the bundt pan.
Measure 1/2 of the remaining batter into a small bowl and stir in the strawberry extract and food color (as much as you want to make a pretty, dark pink color). Carefully pour this into the pan.
Stir 1/4 cup chocolate syrup into the remaining batter and carefully pour this into the pan on top of the strawberry batter.
Bake for about 40 minutes in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven. Cool 15 minutes.
Remove from pan and drizzle chocolate glaze over the top.
To make chocolate glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup until smooth. If necessary, a few drops of water or a small amount of additional confectioners' sugar may be added until the desired consistency is obtained. Drizzle over top of the bundt cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 462.4 mg, Sugar 53 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
Make sure your oven is preheated before you start baking. This will help ensure that your cake bakes evenly.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Neapolitan cake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its three layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry cake, it is sure to please everyone. This recipe is easy to follow and produces a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this Neapolitan cake a try!