Italian Spumoni Cake A vibrant layered cake inspired by Spumoni ice cream, combining pistachio, chocolate, and cherry flavors with a light whipped frosting. Ingredients: Cake Batter: • 2 ½ cups flour • 2 ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • 1 cup butter (softened) • 2 cups sugar • 4 eggs • 1 cup milk • 1 tbsp vanilla Flavor Additions: • Pistachio: ¼ cup pistachio pudding + ½ tsp almond extract + green coloring • Chocolate: ¼ cup cocoa powder + 2 tbsp milk • Cherry: ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries + ½ tsp almond extract + pink coloring Whipped Frosting: • 2 cups heavy cream • ½ cup powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla Optional Toppings: Pistachios, cherries, chocolate shavings Instructions: 1. Make the Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add flour and milk. 2. Divide & Flavor: Split batter into three. Mix each portion with its corresponding flavor additions. 3. Bake: Pour into pans and bake for 22-25 min. Cool completely. 4. Whipped Frosting: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. 5. Assemble: Layer chocolate, cherry, and pistachio cakes, spreading frosting between layers and covering the cake. 6. Decorate & Serve: Garnish with pistachios, cherries, and chocolate shavings. Chill 1 hour before slicing. A nostalgic Italian dessert with the perfect balance of flavors!