# Eight-Layer Brownie Desserts Olive Garden's 'Chocolate Brownie Lasagna' is Decadent and Pasta-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-dessert References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/olive-garden-chocolate-brownie-lasagna) & [olivegarden](https://www.olivegarden.com/home) [Olive Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake) recently made its menu even sweeter with the addition of a limited-edition, [multi-layer brownie dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-brownie). This new menu item is undoubtedly all-around sweet and dessert-like but the decadent eight-layer creation has been dubbed the 'Chocolate Brownie Lasagna.' The lasagna-inspired brownie dessert contains no actual pasta and is made up of [alternating layers of brownie fudge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-fudge-brownie) and sweet vanilla cream cheese, all of which is topped with decorative, texture-rich shavings of chocolate and chocolate drizzle. This new dessert will certainly satisfy those who are looking for more than a single-layer brownie treat or a simple cake divided by a layer of frosting. A few years ago, Olive Garden introduced a similar take on this dessert concept with its Chocolate Caramel Lasagna, which featured layers of sponge cake, chocolate caramel and custard sauce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-layer Desserts:** The trend of creating multi-layer desserts offers opportunities for innovative flavor combinations and unique presentation techniques. - **Decadent Sweet Treats:** The growing demand for indulgent and rich desserts opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating over-the-top creations like the 'Chocolate Brownie Lasagna'. - **Alternative Dessert Concepts:** Creating desserts inspired by savory dishes, like a lasagna-inspired brownie dessert, provides a way to surprise and delight customers with unexpected flavor profiles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend of multi-layer desserts by creating their own signature creations that will attract dessert lovers and increase sales. - **Bakery Industry:** Bakeries can explore the trend of decadent sweet treats by developing unique multi-layered desserts that will stand out in the market and attract customers seeking indulgence. - **Fine Dining Industry:** Fine dining establishments can embrace alternative dessert concepts by offering innovative and sophisticated multi-layer desserts that will enhance the dining experience and leave a lasting impression on customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Chain Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake.md) - [Crumbled Cookie Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-brownie-pizza.md) - [Lasagna-Centric Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-fest.md) - [Cheesy Double Decker Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-double-stack-lasagna.md) - [Candy Bar-Topped Dessert Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-cookie-dough-brownie.md) - [TV Diner-Style Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-cheese-lasagna-tv-dinner.md) - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Sundae-Inspired Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brownie-sundae.md)