Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak Recipe

Prepare for a chocolate explosion! This legendary Triple Chocolate Meltdown Cake, inspired by a 1930s Ellington, NY town picnic (where it reportedly caused a mini-riot!), has been perfected with a creamy peanut butter swirl. Originally a 90s Applebee's sensation, this recipe delivers a molten chocolate center that will redefine your dessert expectations. Easy to make, yet incredibly impressive, this cake is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for the best chocolate cake you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 322.9 kcal

Protein 9g

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Ingredients for Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
6 ounces chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk (for peanut butter swirl)
powdered sugar (optional)
cocoa powder (optional)

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How to Make Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the milk and boiling water until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
While cakes are baking, prepare the molten chocolate center: In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream in microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth. Let it slightly cool.
Once cakes are baked, let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Swirl: While cakes are cooling combine peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
Once the cakes are completely cool, carefully spread the peanut butter mixture over one cake layer.
Spoon the cooled melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, then top with the second cake layer.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder for extra flair.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak?

Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak?

Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak has approximately 322.9 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak?

The key ingredients for Applebees Triple Chocolate Meltdown Leak are Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Dark Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.