Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Copycat Olive Garden Chocolate Lasagna, a luscious multi-layered masterpiece perfect for chocolate lovers. This recipe recreates the iconic restaurant favorite with layers of moist chocolate cake, velvety chocolate mousse, and rich chocolate ganache, topped off with mini chocolate chips and optional chocolate shavings for an impressive finish. The thin, delicate cake layers are effortlessly cut and stacked, ensuring every bite is packed with smooth, decadent flavor. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, this show-stopping dessert is surprisingly easy to assemble—ideal for special occasions or an unforgettable sweet treat at home. Refrigerate before serving for perfectly set layers that slice beautifully.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 2.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 cup Butter, softened
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9x13-inch baking pans with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined.

Step 4

Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin—this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack.

Step 7

To make the chocolate mousse, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

Step 8

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1.5 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Step 9

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar together until creamy. Gradually fold in the melted chocolate, followed by the whipped cream. Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 10

To make the ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Step 11

Once the cakes are completely cool, use a serrated knife to carefully slice each cake in half horizontally, creating four thin layers total.

Step 12

Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of chocolate mousse on top. Repeat this process with the remaining cake layers and mousse, ending with a cake layer on top.

Step 13

Pour the ganache over the top of the layered cake, letting it drip down the sides. Smooth out with a spatula if needed.

Step 14

Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips and chocolate shavings (if using) across the top of the cake for garnish.

Step 15

Refrigerate the chocolate lasagna for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3032.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10184.5

Total Fat 597.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 311.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 1254.2mg	0%
Sodium 6717.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1236.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 109.5g	0%
Total Sugars 866.9g
Protein 136.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 965.3mg	0%
Iron 57.8mg	0%
Potassium 4188.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 45.5%