Replicate Olive Garden’s Strawberry Cream Cake with This Simple Recipe

If you're a fan of sweet and decadent treats, indulge in this creamy and fluffy Olive Garden strawberry cream cake recipe for a dessert with the perfect balance of creamy and buttery baked goodness topped off with fresh strawberries.

In 2022, Olive Garden expanded its already mouth-watering menu and introduced its decadent two-layered Strawberry Cream Cake. The pastry has since become a crowd-drawer, and now you can make it in the comfort of your home.

For a fluffy, buttery, and sweet taste of heaven dripping in a delicious strawberry sauce, try this Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion.

Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 1/3 cups white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder.
• 6 large egg whites.
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 32 oz heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 cups strawberries, cut into thin slices
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries for garnish

Tools:

• mixing bowl
• measuring cup
• measuring spoon
• cake pan
• wire rack
• handheld mixer
• toothpick
• saucepan
• serving Plate

Grease a baking pan after pre-heating your oven. | Source: YouTube/Pastry Living with Aya

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.

2. Combine the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

3. Whisk together the egg whites, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and well combined.

4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

5. Pour the cake batter into the greased pan and pop it into the oven to bake for about 30 minutes. You can also check if the cake is ready by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool.

Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake to check if it's done baking. | Source: YouTube/Pastry Living with Aya

6. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream filling. With a handheld mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.

7. Pour the sugar, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the whipped cream and continue to whisk for a few more minutes before setting the whipped cream aside to make the strawberry sauce.

Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. | Source: YouTube/Pastry Living with Aya

8. For the strawberry sauce, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan, stirring well as the pan heats and the strawberries become soft and release their juices.

9. Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes. During this time, slice the now-cooled cake in half and spread a generous layer of whipped cream.

Cook the strawberries until they are soft and release their juices. | Source: YouTube/Pastry Living with Aya

11. Create a second and last layer of whipped cream on top of the cake, followed by the other half of the strawberry sauce.

12. Garnish the cake with the additional strawberries, and your homemade Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake is ready to be enjoyed.

Garnish the cake and enjoy! | Source: YouTube/Pastry Living with Aya

Now that you know how to make a homemade version of Olive Garden's strawberry cream cake in a few easy steps, you can devour this fluffy dessert anytime the craving for something sweet strikes.

For more delicious baked goods, here is a Del Frisco Butter Cake recipe for you to try for a satisfying home-baked treat.