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Creamy Olive Garden Strawberry Cream Cake Copycat Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A luscious copycat of Olive Garden’s strawberry cream cake featuring a soft cake base, velvety cream layer, and fresh macerated strawberries. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (to macerate strawberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 3 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp almond extract.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and ¾ cup milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  8. Toss 2 cups sliced strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and let sit for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
  9. Whip 1 cup chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and ½ tsp almond extract until smooth.
  10. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully combined but still fluffy.
  11. Spread the cream mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Top with the macerated strawberries and drizzle any leftover juices over the top.
  12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for best batter texture. Be gentle when folding whipped cream into cream cheese mixture to keep it airy. Macerate strawberries with sugar to enhance sweetness and soften them. Chilling the cake overnight is recommended for best flavor and texture. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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