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No-Bake Eclair Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This no-bake eclair cake features layers of crispy graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding filling, and a luscious chocolate frosting topping. It’s an effortless, refrigerated dessert that delivers the classic taste of a chocolate eclair without any baking required, perfect for easy entertaining or a sweet family treat.

Ingredients

Vanilla Pudding Filling

  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 container whipped topping (approximately 8 oz)

Layers

  • 1 box graham crackers (about 9-12 oz)

Topping

  • 1 container chocolate frosting (approximately 16 oz)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Then gently fold in the whipped topping until the filling is smooth and creamy.
  2. Layer graham crackers: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom of your baking dish, covering the entire surface. The crackers form the base of the cake.
  3. Spread pudding filling: Evenly spread half of the prepared pudding mixture over the graham cracker layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
  4. Repeat layers: Add another full layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding, then spread the remaining pudding mixture over this second layer. Finish with a final graham cracker layer on top.
  5. Add the chocolate topping: Microwave the chocolate frosting for 15 seconds to soften it slightly, making it easier to spread. Then evenly spread the softened frosting over the top layer of graham crackers.
  6. Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld, producing a cake-like texture.

Notes

  • Chilling overnight ensures the graham crackers soften perfectly and the cake holds together well.
  • For an even richer chocolate layer, substitute the frosting with chocolate ganache.
  • Keep the cake refrigerated until serving to maintain its texture and freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/no-bake-eclair-cake-recipe/