Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe
Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe using basic ingredients like butter, cream, and strawberries for a light, dreamy cake you’ll love sharing.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Digital kitchen scale (optional but helpful)
- Rubber spatula
- Cake pans (8-inch round recommended)
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- Serrated knife for leveling cake
- Offset spatula or butter knife for frosting
- Cake stand or serving plate
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cream Filling
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional, for macerating
For Assembly
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
- Whole strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line your cake pans with parchment and lightly grease them.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Slowly alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing gently.
- Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for about 25–30 minutes. The tops should be golden and springy. Let them cool completely before assembling.
Step 2 — Prepare the Strawberries
- Slice strawberries and sprinkle lightly with sugar. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes. This softens them and draws out their juices, which gives the cake a delicious natural syrup.
Step 3 — Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue whipping until firm but smooth.
- I always remind myself not to overwhip — I’ve turned cream into butter before, and trust me, it’s not ideal here!
Step 4 — Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread whipped cream generously over it. Add strawberries evenly across the surface.
- Top with the second cake layer. Frost lightly with the remaining cream and decorate with strawberries. Finish with powdered sugar dusting.
- Chill before serving for the best texture and flavor.