No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake Recipe
This No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake is a delicious and easy dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and rich chocolate frosting. It requires no baking and is chilled overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set into a luscious treat that resembles the classic éclair flavor in cake form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Layers
- 1 sleeve (about 16) graham crackers
- 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
Topping
- 1 container (16 oz) chocolate frosting, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the vanilla pudding mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Then fold in the whipped topping gently until well combined to create a light, creamy filling.
- Layer the graham crackers and pudding mixture: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spread half of the vanilla pudding and whipped topping mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Repeat layering: Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding layer, then spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over this second layer of crackers.
- Add the chocolate frosting topping: Spread the softened chocolate frosting evenly over the final layer of pudding mixture to create a smooth, rich chocolate topping.
- Chill the cake: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours. This allows the graham crackers to soften and the layers to meld, resulting in a cake-like texture and delicious flavor.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice into squares and serve chilled for a creamy, no-bake chocolate éclair experience.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat milk for the pudding to achieve a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a stronger chocolate flavor, you can add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips between pudding layers.
- Be sure to soften the chocolate frosting beforehand for easy spreading.
- This dessert keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or crackers.
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