Description
You can make this incredibly creamy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake using simple ingredients. It features layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate frosting, tasting just like classic eclairs without needing your oven. This is a perfect make-ahead dessert for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting
- 2 packages (14.4 ounces total) graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until thick, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding layer: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 1 cup of cold milk until thick. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and the remaining 8 ounces of thawed whipped topping until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish with a single layer of graham crackers.
- Spread half of the vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Top with another layer of graham crackers.
- Spread all of the chocolate pudding mixture over the second layer of crackers. Top with a third layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining vanilla pudding mixture over the third cracker layer. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Chill the eclair cake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften into a cake-like texture.
- Slice and serve this easy chocolate dessert cold.
Notes
- Chilling overnight is key for the graham crackers to absorb moisture and become tender, mimicking the pastry of a real eclair.
- You can use pre-made chocolate ganache instead of canned frosting for a richer topping if you prefer.
- This recipe is excellent for make-ahead desserts; prepare it a day before your party.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25