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Close-up of chocolate eclair cake slice with visible creamy layers.

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Decadent, creamy, and completely no-bake — this chocolate eclair cake looks like a showstopper, tastes like a dream.
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Course : Dessert
Cuisine : American
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Chill Time : 4 hours
Total Time : 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings : 12
Calories : 310kcal
Cost : $8
Author : Aliana Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 9×13 inch baking dish For layering the dessert
  • 1 Mixing bowl To mix pudding and whipped topping
  • 1 Whisk To blend milk and pudding
  • 1 Spatula For folding whipped topping and spreading frosting

Ingredients
 

  • 2 boxes 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk - cold
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping - thawed
  • 1 box graham crackers - plain
  • 1 tub chocolate frosting - ready-to-spread
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips, for layering - optional
  • ½ tsp almond extract, added to frosting - optional

Instructions

  • Whisk the pudding: In a mixing bowl, combine cold whole milk with vanilla pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
    Hand whisking vanilla pudding mix with milk in a beige bowl.
  • Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding using a spatula until fully combined and creamy.
    Whipped topping being folded into vanilla pudding with pink spatula.
  • Layer with crackers and pudding: In a 9x13 inch baking dish, create a base layer of graham crackers, followed by half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a final layer of crackers.
    Pudding being layered over graham crackers in a white dish.
  • Add chocolate frosting: Spread the ready-to-use chocolate frosting over the final cracker layer. Smooth it out gently with a spatula.
    Spreading chocolate frosting on graham cracker layers with a spatula.
  • Chill the cake: Cover the dish and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to let the crackers soften and flavors blend.
    Chilled chocolate eclair cake with a few slices removed to reveal layers.
  • Slice and serve: Cut the chilled cake into squares and serve cold. Each slice reveals beautiful layers of pudding, crackers, and chocolate topping.
    Close-up of sliced chocolate eclair cake with visible layers in a white dish.

Notes

Even a leftover slice of this chilled eclair cake feels like a reward—rich, creamy, and ready to enjoy again.

Nutrition

Serving : 130g | Calories : 310kcal | Carbohydrates : 39g | Protein : 3g | Fat : 15g | Saturated Fat : 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 1g | Monounsaturated Fat : 4g | Cholesterol : 20mg | Sodium : 250mg | Potassium : 120mg | Fiber : 1g | Sugar : 27g | Vitamin A : 350IU | Calcium : 90mg | Iron : 1mg