Description
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is an easy, creamy layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and chocolate frosting. A no-bake classic that tastes just like a chilled eclair, perfect for potlucks, holidays, or easy weeknight sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 (3.5-ounce) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16-ounce) package graham crackers
- 1 (16-ounce) can chocolate frosting
- Optional substitutions:
- Sugar-free pudding for a lighter version
- Gluten-free graham crackers
- Homemade chocolate ganache instead of canned frosting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding with cold milk until smooth and thick (about 2 minutes).
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until completely combined and creamy.
- Layer graham crackers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, breaking as needed to fit.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers and smooth it out.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining pudding mixture over it.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Microwave the chocolate frosting for 10–15 seconds to soften, stir, then spread evenly over the top graham cracker layer.
- Cover the dish with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- Chill overnight for best results and cake-like texture.
- Microwave frosting slightly for easier spreading.
- Use full-fat pudding and topping for richest flavor.
- Try fresh strawberries between layers for a fruity variation.
- Use parchment under the first layer if you want clean removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake, Chocolate Eclair Dessert, No-Bake Eclair Cake, Easy Pudding Dessert, No-Bake Summer Dessert