Description
The Neapolitan Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that combines chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors in a visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50 grams)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (about 8–10 strawberries)
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (for draping)
- Fresh strawberries and whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into three portions: mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate, pureed strawberries into another for strawberry, and leave the last as vanilla.
- Layer the batters in the Bundt pan, swirling gently to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare chocolate ganache and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately to avoid a dense cake.
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and airy for best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter once flour is added.
- Preheat the oven to ensure proper baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Neapolitan Bundt Cake, chocolate cake, vanilla cake, strawberry cake, dessert recipe