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Neapolitan Rose Cake

A stunning Neapolitan Rose Cake with layers of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, finished with buttercream frosting and beautiful rose decorations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.75 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before removing.
  6. Spread strawberry jam between the first two layers, and chocolate ganache on top of the second layer.
  7. Assemble the cake, then frost the outside with buttercream and decorate with rose-shaped frosting.

Notes

This cake is perfect for special occasions and makes a beautiful centerpiece.