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Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This no-bake chocolate eclair cake features layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and chocolate ganache for all the flavors of a classic French pastry with none of the fuss. Make it ahead and let it chill overnight for the perfect dessert that serves a crowd.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 13
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Filling:
  • 2 3.4 oz packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 sleeves graham crackers approximately 27 crackers
the Chocolate Topping:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Make Filling:
  1. Whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (5 min)
  2. Fold in whipped topping until smooth
Layer Assembly:
  1. Line 13x9 pan with graham crackers
  2. Spread ½ pudding mixture
  3. Add second graham cracker layer
  4. Spread remaining pudding
  5. Top with final graham cracker layer
Make Topping:
  1. Melt butter in saucepan
  2. Whisk in cocoa powder
  3. Remove from heat
  4. Add sugar, milk, vanilla
  5. Whisk until smooth
  6. Cool 5 minutes
Finish:
  1. Pour topping over cake
  2. Spread evenly
  3. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving
  • Use hot knife for clean cuts
  • Graham crackers will soften as it chills

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