Description
Indulge in Heavenly Neapolitan Cream Cupcakes, a delightful blend of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla layers topped with luscious frosting and whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, these visually stunning and delicious cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1/2 cup vanilla frosting
1/2 cup chocolate frosting
1/2 cup whipped cream
Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the butter mixture alternately with milk.
- Divide batter into three portions: stir cocoa powder into one, strawberry jam into another, and leave the third plain.
- Fill each liner with a layer of chocolate batter, then strawberry batter, and finally plain batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Cut a small hole in the center of each cooled cupcake and fill with whipped cream.
- Frost with vanilla and chocolate frosting. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Use stabilized whipped cream if planning to store cupcakes longer.
Experiment with different jam flavors for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: Approx. 320 kcal per cupcake