No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
The No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a rich, creamy dessert that layers vanilla pudding and chocolate frosting between soft graham crackers. Simple to prepare with no baking required, it’s perfect for quick indulgence or make-ahead occasions, delivering the beloved classic eclair flavor in an effortless, crowd-pleasing format.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free graham crackers)
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Layer
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
Cake Layers
- About 2 sleeves of graham crackers (enough to cover two 9×13-inch layers)
Topping
- 1 container (16 oz) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the Vanilla Pudding Mixture: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then gently fold in the whipped topping to create a creamy, airy filling.
- Layer the Graham Crackers: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in a 9×13-inch dish, snapping pieces to fill gaps and form a solid base.
- Spread the Pudding Mixture: Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham cracker layer, smoothing it out for consistent coverage.
- Add Another Layer of Graham Crackers: Place a second layer of graham crackers on top, pressing gently to ensure even layering.
- Spread the Remaining Pudding: Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second graham cracker layer.
- Finish with Chocolate Frosting: Spread a thick, even layer of chocolate frosting over the top of the pudding to complete the classic eclair flavor.
- Chill Until Set: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight allowing the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use cold milk to help the pudding set quickly and with the perfect texture.
- Do not skip chilling; it’s essential for softening the graham crackers and marrying flavors.
- Choose a smooth, high-quality chocolate frosting for the best finish.
- Layer carefully to maintain a good balance of creamy and crunchy textures.
- Cover tightly while chilling to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: no-bake, chocolate eclair cake, pudding cake, easy dessert, graham cracker dessert, no oven dessert
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