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Neapolitan Cake Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in these colorful and delicious Neapolitan Cake Bowls, featuring layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry cake cubes paired perfectly with fluffy homemade whipped cream. This easy no-bake dessert comes together by baking three classic cake flavors separately, then layering them with sweetened whipped cream and your favorite toppings for a fun and visually stunning treat perfect for parties or family gatherings.


Ingredients

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Cake Mixes

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
  • Chocolate chips
  • Sprinkles


Instructions

  1. Bake the cakes: Prepare each cake mix separately according to the package directions, baking in sheet pans or 9×13-inch pans until fully cooked and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Cool and cube the cakes: Allow the cakes to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cut each cake into 1-inch cubes, keeping the flavors separate.
  3. Prepare whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
  4. Layer the dessert: In individual bowls or jars, start by layering chocolate cake cubes, then add a layer of whipped cream, followed by vanilla cake cubes, more whipped cream, and finally a layer of strawberry cake cubes on top.
  5. Finish and garnish: Top each bowl with a final swirl of whipped cream and decorate with optional toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or sprinkles for added flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Make sure cakes are completely cooled to prevent whipped cream from melting.
  • You can prepare the cakes a day ahead and store them wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
  • For a lighter dessert, consider using reduced-fat whipped topping instead of heavy cream.
  • Customize with different toppings based on seasonality and preference.
  • This dessert is best served within a few hours of assembly to maintain cake texture and cream freshness.