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Neapolitan Cake

By: Marianne Waldman 
"'I received this easy recipe from a friend,' says Marianne Waldman of Brimfield, Illinois. 'It's a pretty cake for birthday parties. I like to add some strawberry extract to the pink portion of the batter,' she notes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 drops red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter into three equal portions. Pour one portion into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Stir red food coloring into another portion; carefully spoon into pan. Stir chocolate syrup and cocoa into remaining batter; carefully spoon into pan. Do no swirl.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This cake is more about presentation than taste. Definitely 5 stars for presentation, as it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2010 by Lynseey   view full review
This was definitely a conversation piece. Such a creative idea and recipe. I made it for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by ZAKKIE   view full review
I made cupcakes using this receipe for my son's class. The kids thought they were very tasty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by tenisci   view full review
I've been making this for bake sales for years, and I am always asked to make 2. I add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by GERIG4   view full review
boring, won't make again
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by Beckythebarber   view full review
Super presentation. Easy to make for the novice baker. Flavors not overly distinct. But this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Amy   view full review
This is very good, I have made it several times, and each time everyone loves it. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2011 by Deb S.   view full review
My daughter loves Neapolitan ice cream so for her birthday I surprised her with this cake. She...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by Carolina   view full review
I've given this a 2 for presentation only. It was very bland. I might try the additions others...

 

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