$11.49 | 1110 Calories
The Chocolate Wave is a rich, multi-layered chocolate dessert. It consists of layers of decadent chocolate cake separated by and covered in creamy fudge frosting. It is traditionally served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a rich chocolate sauce for the complete experience.
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💰 Price
The price for a single serving of the Chocolate Wave can vary by location.
- Approximate Price: $9.99 – $11.99
🔥 Calories
This is a high-calorie dessert due to the layers of cake, fudge frosting, ice cream, and chocolate sauce.
- Total Calories: 1110 CALS
🍽️ Ingredients (Key Components)
The final dish includes a combination of baked goods, frozen dairy, and toppings.
- Cake: Chocolate cake batter (likely includes flour, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, oil, baking soda).
- Fudge Frosting: Made with sugar, butter/shortening, cocoa powder, and milk/water.
- Vanilla Ice Cream: Standard dairy ice cream.
- Chocolate Sauce: Rich syrup topping.
📊 Nutrition Table (Approximate Values for 1 Serving / 1110 CALS)
The macronutrient breakdown is dominated by carbohydrates (sugar) and fat.
| Nutrient | Value (Approximate) | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1110 kcal | – |
| Total Fat | 62 g | 79% |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134 g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 93 g | – |
| Protein | 11 g | – |
⚠️ Allergens List ✅
Based on the ingredients of a typical layered chocolate cake with ice cream, the major allergens present are:
| Allergen | Presence ✅ |
| Wheat/Gluten | ✅ |
| Milk (Dairy) | ✅ |
| Egg | ✅ |
| Soy | ✅ |
| Tree Nuts | Possible |
FAQs
❓ Is the Chocolate Wave served warm?
Answer: Yes. The Chocolate Wave cake is usually served warm. This makes the cake soft and slightly melts the fudge frosting. It is served with cold vanilla ice cream for contrast.
❓ Can I order the Chocolate Wave without ice cream?
Answer: Yes. You can ask for it without ice cream if you want fewer calories or have dietary needs. The price usually stays the same.
❓ Is the Chocolate Wave the same as Lava Cake or Brownie Overboard®?
Answer: No. The Chocolate Wave is a layered chocolate cake with fudge frosting. It is different from the Brownie Overboard® and the older lava cake desserts.
❓ Why does the Chocolate Wave have so many calories?
Answer: Most of the calories come from the frosting, cake, ice cream, and chocolate sauce. It is also very high in sugar, with about 93 grams.
❓ Can I buy a whole Chocolate Wave cake?
Answer: Yes. Red Lobster often sells whole Chocolate Wave cakes for take-out. These are large desserts meant to serve several people, but availability can vary by location.
