Name: Neapolitan Pound Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; 5 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3 tsp vanilla extract, divided; 6 large eggs; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup powdered sugar; 3 cups cake flour; Pinch of salt; 6 TBSP strawberry jam; 3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder; 4-5 drops neon pink food coloring

Ingredients

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3 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
5 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tsp vanilla extract, divided
6 large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3 cups cake flour
Pinch of salt
6 TBSP strawberry jam
3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
4–5 drops neon pink food coloring

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Instructions

Prepare a loaf pan with baking spray.
Cream together cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and butter.
Add 2 tsp vanilla extract and incorporate eggs.
Combine granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
Mix in the sugar mixture into the creamy blend.
Add cake flour and salt, then mix well.
Alternate adding eggs, remaining sugar mixture, and cake flour.
Divide batter into three bowls and flavor each: one with strawberry jam, one with cocoa powder, and the last with remaining vanilla extract.
Fill piping bags with each batter and layer into the loaf pan.
Swirl batters for a marbled effect.
Bake at 295°F for 2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Swirling the batters is key for a beautiful presentation.
Check the cake regularly as oven times may vary.

Author: Jesseca
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Sugar: 25
Sodium: 150
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 1
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 80