# Chocolate Lasagna Desserts Olive Garden's Chocolate Caramel Lasagna is a Decadent Layered Dessert By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-caramel-lasagna References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/06/olive-garden-debuts-new-chocolate-caramel-lasagna.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OliveGarden/photos/a.100767561804.99618.18618646804/10153523014666805/?type=3&theater) Olive Garden recently took its Italian-inspired cuisine to another level with its brand new Chocolate Caramel Lasagna. While the indulgent dessert does not actually include any pasta or tomato sauce, the decadent chocolate treat provides a new way to enjoy a [classic Italian dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-your-portion). The new Chocolate Caramel Lasagna is a [chocolate cake that is layered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-cream-cocoa-mousse-cup) similarly to a traditional lasagna. The dish itself features alternating layers of vanilla-infused sponge cake, [chocolate caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-spice-cake) and a rich custard sauce. The whole thing is then topped with a sprinkling of chocolate shavings. For those who don't have much of a sweet tooth, the chain is also adding Garlic Marinara Mussels to its menu. This dish consists of oven-roasted mussels doused in a garlic marinara sauce and served with a slice of garlic-parmesan toast on the side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Layered Desserts:** Opportunity for food companies to innovate and create new layered desserts inspired by classic dishes. - **Sweet and Savory Flavors:** Opportunity for chefs and restaurants to experiment with new sweet and savory flavor combinations like garlic marinara mussels. - **Custard Sauces:** Opportunity for dessert brands to introduce new flavors of rich custard sauces in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from incorporating new recipes and ingredients in their menu offerings that feature sweet and savory flavor combinations. - **Dessert Industry:** Dessert brands can introduce new desserts inspired by classic savory dishes with layered textures, like the Chocolate Caramel Lasagna. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can create new menu offerings that incorporate unique sweet and savory flavor combinations, like the Garlic Marinara Mussels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staked Strawberry Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-cake.md) - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Autumnal Restaurant Chain Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake.md) - [Lasagna-Centric Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-fest.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-chocolate-2.md) - [Crumbled Cookie Dessert Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-brownie-pizza.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md)