Description

Indulge in the delightful layers of Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake, a dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate cake with luscious strawberry and vanilla ice creams, topped off with a light whipped cream finish. This stunning cake is perfect for any occasion, including birthdays, celebrations, or just as a special treat to brighten your day. With its vibrant colors and delectable flavors, it’s sure to impress guests of all ages. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to make—ideal for novice bakers looking to create a show-stopping dessert at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (207g) sugar
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 large egg
1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
2 tbsp milk
4 tsp strawberry extract
8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
about 20 drops red food coloring
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (104g) sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz Cool Whip, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pans.
Mix dry ingredients for the chocolate cake; add wet ingredients and combine until smooth. Pour into pans and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Prepare the strawberry layer by blending cream cheese and sugar; fold in Cool Whip. Spread over one cooled cake layer.
Repeat with the vanilla layer using appropriate extracts.
Stack layers: chocolate-strawberry on the bottom and chocolate-vanilla on top; top with Cool Whip.
Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill cake layers thoroughly before assembly to prevent melting. Customize flavors by swapping strawberry or vanilla with your favorites.