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No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

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This no bake chocolate eclair cake is a creamy, layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and a rich chocolate frosting. It’s easy to prepare and tastes just like a classic éclair.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 mins (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
  2. In a 9×13-inch dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
  3. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
  4. Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining pudding mixture on top.
  5. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp milk, and vanilla extract to make the frosting. Mix until smooth.
  7. Spread frosting over the top layer of graham crackers.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and soften.

Notes

  • Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a chocolate version.
  • Top with mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate for garnish.
  • Add peanut butter to the pudding layer for a flavor twist.
  • Swap graham crackers with vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits for variety.
  • Homemade whipped cream works as a substitute for Cool Whip.

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