INGREDIENTS

For Neapolitan Cake:

• 1 cup (240 ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 1/4 cups (410 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp (10 g) baking soda
• 2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp (13 g) cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
• 1/3 cup (70 ml) strawberry preserves
• red or pink food coloring

For Strawberry Buttercream:

• 3 cups (680 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 to 4 cups (375 g) confectioner’s sugar
• 1 tsp strawberry extract
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) strawberry preserves
• red or pink food coloring

For Chocolate Ganache:

• 1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate melts or chips
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cream
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) strawberry jam, for filling
• fresh strawberries, for garnish