NEAPOLITAN CAKE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
8 to 10 drops red food coloring
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide batter into three equal portions. , Pour one portion into a greased and floured 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 not swirl., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.