Triple Chocolate Meltdown
The Triple Chocolate Meltdown consists of a warm, moist chocolate cake with a gooey, melted fudge center. It is topped with a generous drizzle of hot fudge and a secondary drizzle of white chocolate sauce. The dish is served with a large scoop of premium vanilla ice cream on the side.
Price
- Average Price: $6.49 – $8.99
- Menu Deals: It is frequently featured as a dessert option in the “2 for $25” (or similar) value menus for a small upcharge.> Note: Prices vary by franchise location and delivery platform fees.
Calories
- Overall Calories: 850 – 1,070 kcal> The variation in calories typically depends on the portion of ice cream and the amount of fudge drizzle applied at different locations.
Ingredients
While the exact restaurant recipe is proprietary, the primary components include:
- Cake Base: A dark cocoa-based cake made with butter, eggs, sugar, and flour.
- Fudge Center: A ganache-style filling made from semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream.
- Drizzles: Rich chocolate fudge sauce and a sweetened white chocolate sauce.
- Ice Cream: Standard vanilla bean ice cream.
Nutrition
Based on a standard single serving:
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 49g – 56g |
| Saturated Fat | 26g – 34g |
| Sodium | 450mg – 640mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 116g – 126g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g – 8g |
| Total Sugars | 62g – 92g |
| Protein | 12g – 15g |
Allergens
According to Applebee’s official allergen guides, this dessert contains:
- Milk: Found in the cake, fudge, white chocolate drizzle, and ice cream.
- Eggs: Used in the chocolate cake base.
- Wheat / Gluten: The cake is made with wheat flour.
- Soy: Often present in the chocolate chips and vegetable shortenings used.
- Tree Nuts: While the recipe doesn’t always lead with nuts, there is a high risk of cross-contamination with peanuts and tree nuts (like pecans) used in other desserts in the kitchen.
