Description
Neapolitan sheet cake with buttercream is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry into a visually stunning layered treat. Each fluffy layer is generously topped with creamy buttercream frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. This easy-to-make cake will impress guests and become the highlight of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate layer)
- 1 cup strawberry puree (for strawberry layer)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk and vanilla until well-blended.
- Divide the batter into three equal parts: fold cocoa powder into one part for chocolate, mix in strawberry puree for another part, and leave one as plain vanilla.
- Pour each batter into its respective pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and sifted powdered sugar in a bowl; gradually add heavy cream until smooth.
- Layer the cakes: start with chocolate on the bottom, add vanilla in the middle, and top with strawberry. Frost the layers generously.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg