No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
This 1980s dessert is the perfect mixture of graham crackers, vanilla custard, and rich chocolate frosting. It's no-bake and make-ahead!
Ingredients
- 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 3 cups milk
- 2 packages (3 oz each) french vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, defrosted
- 1 can (16 oz) chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- Spray a 13x9 inch dish with cooking spray. Place a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of the dish. You may need to break some graham crackers to fit them on the edges of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and two package of instant pudding mix until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then, fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Top with another layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding mixture.
- Top with another layer of graham crackers.
- Remove the plastic lid from the can of frosting, then carefully remove the entire foil lid (make sure to get all of the foil lid off). Microwave the can of frosting for 20–30 seconds, or until the frosting is pourable.
- Pour the frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, and spread it with an offset spatula until the top is covered.
- Cover and refrigerate the eclair cake for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Slice into squares and serve cold.
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Notes
Be sure to use instant pudding (not cook & serve).
This cake should be made at least 24 hours in advance of serving it. Also, leave time to defrost the whipped topping in the refrigerator before making the cake.
Don't let the lid/plastic wrap touch the cake before refrigerating it—the frosting won't look as nice!
Wipe the knife with a paper towel in between slices. This will allow you to see those beautiful layers in each piece!
Feel free to substitute the pudding mix flavors and the frosting flavors with your favorites! For example, use chocolate pudding mix with strawberry frosting, pistachio pudding mix with vanilla frosting, banana cream pie pudding mix with caramel frosting, etc.
Want to make a homemade frosting instead of using a can? This classic chocolate fudge frosting is perfect.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 91IUCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
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