Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, a nostalgic treat that features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious strawberry ice cream, and creamy vanilla bean ice cream, all topped with a light whipped cream finish. This stunning dessert is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, this layered masterpiece will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring back cherished childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 8 oz cream cheese (for strawberry layer)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for strawberry layer)
- 2 tbsp milk (for strawberry layer)
- 4 tsp strawberry extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream for strawberry layer)
- about 20 drops red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (for vanilla bean layer)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for vanilla bean layer)
- 2 tbsp milk (for vanilla bean layer)
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream for vanilla bean layer)
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; blend until smooth. Gradually mix in boiling water.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the strawberry layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add milk and strawberry extract. Fold in half of the Cool Whip.
- Layer cooled chocolate cakes with strawberry mixture in between.
- For the vanilla layer: Repeat using vanilla bean paste instead of strawberry extract.
- Frost the assembled cake with whipped cream and freeze for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Customize flavors by swapping out the ice creams. Chill layers well to maintain structure.