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chocolate eclair cake

Chocolate Eclair Cake

5 from 1 vote
This easy no-bake Chocolate Eclair Cake features delicious layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and a rich chocolate glaze. It requires just 15 minutes of prep time and chills into a perfectly sliceable, cake-like dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14.4 ounces graham crackers About two full sleeves
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounce boxes
  • 3 cups cold milk Whole milk works best
  • 8 ounces whipped topping Thawed completely
  • 16 ounces chocolate frosting Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish For assembling the cake
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For the pudding mixture
  • 1 Whisk For blending the pudding
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding the cream
  • 1 Offset spatula For spreading the layers evenly

Method
 

  1. Arrange a single, even layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
    arranging graham crackers in a baking dish
  2. Whisk the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix together in a large bowl for two minutes until very thick.
  3. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding gently until no white streaks remain.
    folding whipped topping into vanilla pudding
  4. Spread half of the creamy pudding mixture evenly over the bottom layer of graham crackers.
  5. Add a second layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining pudding mixture, and top with a final layer of crackers.
  6. Microwave the chocolate frosting for fifteen seconds, then pour and spread it smoothly over the top cracker layer.
    spreading chocolate frosting over graham crackers
  7. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to soften the crackers before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For the best texture, allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours before slicing. Wipe your knife clean between cuts for bakery-style squares.

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