COPYCAT OLIVE GARDEN CHOCOLATE LASAGNA
This is a copycat recipe posted by request -- I have not made this recipe, and so the times are just a guess. You have to practice making the frosting in order to get the consistency right. The filling is softer than the top frosting but the flavor is exactly the same (which is why you should use the same recipe for both). You should have no trouble finding clear almond and clear vanilla extract. The colorless butter flavor is a little more difficult. If you can't find it anywhere else, Wilton sells it online.)
Provided by Millereg
Categories Dessert
Time 3h50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F Grease three 10-inch springform pans.
- In mixing bowl, stir together sifted cake flour, sugar, Hershey 's Cocoa and baking soda. Add butter and mix well. Add milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour about 5 cups of the cake batter into each prepared pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before you remove the cake from the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make buttercream filling, combine water and meringue powder; whip at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups of sugar, one cup at a time, beating after each addition at low speed.
- Alternately add shortening and remainder of sugar. Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth. Thin out ½ of the frosting with a little extra water. The thinned frosting is used as the filling between layers.
- To assemble the cake, place one 10 inch cake on a large round plate or a large round cake platter. Spread half of the thinned frosting on top, frosting only the top of the cake (not the sides). Sprinkle very lightly with semi-sweet chocolate chips. (There are very few chips on this layer, usually only 1 or 2 per wedge, so sprinkle very, very lightly).
- Place the second cake on top of the first. Frost the top with the remaining thinned frosting. Sprinkle with semi-sweet chocolate chips. (You can be a bit more generous with this layer).
- Place the third layer on top of the second. Frost the top with all of the butter cream that was NOT thinned. This is a thick layer of frosting so pile it on, and try to get the top as smooth as you can. Sprinkle with semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- To serve, cut the cake into wedges, as you would cut a pizza. Using Hershey's chocolate syrup, create a design on your dessert plate. Place the wedge of chocolate lasagna at the 11 o'clock position on your dessert plate with the point facing down, so that you can see some of the syrup design.
- NOTE: The frosting seems more authentic if you let it set up (sit out) for an hour at room temperature. Wrap the sides lightly with foil to keep the cake from drying out as well.
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Ronniaya Haney
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna is a great way to use up leftover chocolate. It's also a great dessert to make for a crowd.
Emilia Brawanski
[email protected]I've tried other chocolate lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of chocolate and creaminess.
Jayla Lewis
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Gazi Noyon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this chocolate lasagna. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Eric Meyers
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna is the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.
lonlongnon jeannine Kouassi
[email protected]I love the chocolate-on-chocolate flavor of this lasagna. It's so rich and decadent.
Mubarag Abdiqani
[email protected]This is my go-to chocolate lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Haris nouman
[email protected]I've made this chocolate lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Angomuso Nkosi
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two in advance and it will still be delicious.
Nontando Happiness
[email protected]The crust is perfectly crisp and flaky. It's the perfect complement to the creamy chocolate filling.
moin saeed
[email protected]The chocolate filling is so creamy and rich. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.
Saima Tasnim
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make this chocolate lasagna.
prince Joel pandora
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Upendra Niraula
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this chocolate lasagna without any problems.
Ronnie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chocolate lasagna turned out perfectly. It was rich and decadent, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
leslie Talbott
[email protected]I've tried many copycat Olive Garden recipes, but this chocolate lasagna is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it tastes just like the restaurant version.
Sam Sardegna
[email protected]This chocolate lasagna was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy filling. The crust was perfectly crisp and the overall presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.