Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Neapolitan Cheesecake Cake! Layers of rich chocolate cake, luscious strawberry cake, and creamy cheesecake, all topped with a decadent frosting. A show-stopping treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup warm water
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Cake Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pureed strawberries
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon strawberry extract
- red or pink food coloring (optional)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- chocolate shavings
- fresh strawberries
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Make the cheesecake layer first: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and lightly grease. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Pour into pan and bake for 35–40 minutes or until set. Let cool completely, then freeze until firm.
- For the cake layers: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Chocolate layer: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add buttermilk, warm water, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Pour into one pan and bake for 25–28 minutes.
- Strawberry layer: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add strawberry puree, buttermilk, oil, egg, strawberry extract, and optional food coloring. Mix until smooth. Pour into second pan and bake for 25–28 minutes.
- Let both cake layers cool completely.
- Assemble the cake: Level the cake layers if needed. Place the chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Top with the frozen cheesecake layer, then the strawberry cake layer.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla, salt, and cream until desired consistency is reached. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings, strawberries, or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Freezing the cheesecake layer makes assembly much easier.
- Cake layers can also be baked a day ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
