Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Neapolitan Pound Cake with its rich layers of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla in every bite. This marbled cake is a visual treat and a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Flavorings:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (pureed)
- 2–3 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare the pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture alternating with milk.
- Divide and flavor: Divide batter into 3 portions. Leave one plain, mix cocoa into the second, and strawberry puree into the third with optional food coloring.
- Layer and bake: Spoon each flavor into pan in layers. Swirl if desired. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan, then on a wire rack.
Notes
- You can use 1/2 tsp strawberry extract instead of fresh strawberries.
- For a decorative touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
