Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of Olive Garden's famous Lemon Cream Cake with this delicious copycat recipe! This recipe recreates the light and zesty lemon flavor, creamy texture, and perfect sweetness of the restaurant favorite. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this stunning dessert. Easy to follow instructions ensure baking success, even for beginners. Try it and taste the sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 4032.3 kcal
Protein 121g
Rating 0.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake

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How to Make Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk. Add to the batter and mix until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar if needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with lemon zest (optional).
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

161 g

Sugar

1011g

Fat

390g

Carbs

151g