Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake

Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake is a tasty dessert made with warm chocolate cake that has a soft, melted center. It’s topped with vanilla ice cream, a hard chocolate shell, and caramel sauce. It costs $9.29 and has 1170 calories. This dessert is one of the most loved items at Chili’s.

The idea for molten chocolate cake came from France. Two chefs, Michel Bras in 1981 and Jean-Georges Vongerichten in 1987, are known for creating it. Vongerichten’s easier version helped make the dessert popular in the U.S., and it later became a signature item at Chili’s.

Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake Price

Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake price is $9.29 and contains 1,170 calories per serving, but the price and calories may vary by location and ingredients you choose.

ItemPriceCalories
Molten Chocolate Cake$9.291170 Cal
Chili's Molten Chocolate Cake Price, and Calories

Calories and Nutritional Information

Each serving of Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake contains 1,170 calories, with 59 grams of total fat, 155 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of proteins. Here is the detail table of calories and nutritional information.

NutrientAmount
Calories1,170 Cal
Total Fat59g
Saturated Fat30g
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol135mg
Sodium1,030mg
Total Carbohydrates155g
Dietary Fiber5g
Sugars109g
Protein12g

Customization Options

While Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake is typically served with a classic scoop of vanilla ice cream, a crisp chocolate shell, and a drizzle of caramel, some guests like to customize their dessert for a more personal touch. 

You can ask to skip the caramel drizzle or choose to enjoy it without the chocolate shell for a lighter version. Although the standard ice cream is vanilla, some locations may accommodate a different flavor upon request, making it easy to tailor this rich dessert to your taste.

Allergen Information

​Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake contains several common allergens, including:​

  • Milk: Present in the chocolate cake, ice cream, and chocolate shell.​
  • Eggs: Used in the preparation of the chocolate cake.​
  • Wheat (Gluten): Found in the cake’s flour.​
  • Soy: May be present in the chocolate components.​
  • Tree Nuts: Potential cross-contamination risk due to shared preparation areas.​

Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients for Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake:

  • Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Caramel Sauce
  • Chocolate Magic Shell Topping

FAQs

Chili’s Molten Chocolate Cake is priced at $9.29 and contains approximately 1,170 calories per serving.

The dessert features a warm, rich chocolate cake with a gooey molten center, topped with vanilla ice cream, a crisp chocolate shell, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Yes, it contains milk, eggs, wheat (gluten), and soy, and may be exposed to tree nuts due to shared preparation areas.

Yes, you can ask to omit the caramel drizzle or chocolate shell, and in some locations, you may request a different flavor of ice cream if available.

While the cake does not contain meat, it does include dairy and eggs, so it is generally considered suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians, but not for vegans.