Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake is a heavenly dessert. Picture soft cake soaked in strawberry sauce, layers of creamy goodness, and fresh strawberries on top. It’s super sweet and strawberry-flavored.

How Does It Taste?

Savor a slice, and you’ll taste sweet strawberry heaven. Vanilla cake, tender and sweet, blends with creamy strawberry goodness. Fresh strawberries add tangy joy. It’s a symphony of flavors.

I tried it at Olive Garden with my family on a warm summer evening for the first time. When they put it on our table, it looked really yummy. When I tasted it, I couldn’t quit eating it.

It became a tradition to get it every time we went there. It was then that I decided to prepare it at home.

Ingredients To Make Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake

Making the Cake:

Butter unsalted = 1 ½ sticks
Sugar (granulated) = 1 ⅓ cups
Baking powder = 4 teaspoon
Flour (cake) = 2 ½ cups
Egg whites = 6 large
Whole milk = 1 cup
Vanilla extract = 1 teaspoon
Salt = ½ teaspoon

Whipped Cream & Strawberry Filling:

Water = 2 tablespoon
Vanilla extract = ½ teaspoon
Sugar (white) = 1 cup
Cream of tartar = ½ teaspoon
Heavy whipping cream = 32 ounce
Strawberries (thinly sliced) = 2 cups
Sugar (granulated) = ⅓ cup
Strawberries (chopped) for garnish = 1 cup

How To Make Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake

Step By Step Instructions:

Preparing the Cake:

Grease a cake pan and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, blend egg whites, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Add dry mix to wet, and beat until smooth. Mix in butter.
In a greased pan, pour the batter. Bake for about half an hour.
You can check the doneness with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, you can remove it.
Let the cake cool, then slice it into two equal layers.

Making the Cream Filling:

The heavy cream should be whipped until soft peaks form.
Add sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla, and continue to whisk.

For the Strawberry Sauce:

In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Soften by heating.

Assembling the Cake:

Spread whipped cream between cake layers, and top with strawberry sauce.
Place the second layer, and add more cream and strawberries.
Garnish with extra strawberries. Your cake is ready to enjoy!

Recipe Tips!

Ripe Strawberries: Use sweet, ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
Whipped Cream: Whip cream till peaks form, add sugar if desired.

To Serve with Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake:

Enhance your dessert experience with these pairings:

Fresh Berry Salad: Mix berries, drizzle honey, and enjoy fruity freshness.
Coffee or Tea: Enjoy with your favorite brew for a perfect match.
Extra Whipped Cream: For the ultimate creaminess, keep some extra.

Storage:

Save leftovers for later enjoyment:

Wrap in plastic or foil.
Refrigerate to maintain freshness.
Finish within a few days for the best taste.

FAQs:

Can I make this cake at home?

Yes, you can make Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake at home using a copycat recipe that replicates the restaurant’s flavors.

What’s the best way to serve this cake?

It’s best served chilled. Slice the cake and garnish it with fresh strawberries just before serving for a delightful presentation.

Is it difficult to make this cake from scratch?

While it may require some time and effort, it’s not overly difficult to make if you follow the recipe instructions carefully.

Final Thoughts!

Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake is more than dessert. It’s an experience. Layers of joy, bursting with strawberries, await.

Whether at Olive Garden or your own table, this cake guarantees smiles. Don’t forget, when you go to Olive Garden next time, make sure to leave some space for this amazing dessert.

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