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No-Bake Eclair Cake Recipe

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This No-Bake Eclair Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make layered dessert featuring graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and a rich chocolate frosting topping. It requires no baking and is perfect for a quick and impressive treat that can be prepared ahead of time and chilled to set.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust Layer

  • 1 box graham crackers (14–16 full sheets)

Pudding Layer

  • 2 packages (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Topping

  • 1 tub (16 oz) chocolate frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla instant pudding mix with cold milk and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow it to thicken properly.
  2. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping and vanilla extract (if using) into the thickened pudding mixture until combined and smooth.
  3. Layer the graham crackers: Place a layer of graham crackers to completely cover the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
  4. Add pudding layers and crackers: Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer. Add another full layer of graham crackers on top, then spread the remaining pudding mixture over this second cracker layer. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
  5. Top with chocolate frosting: Warm the chocolate frosting slightly in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to make it spreadable. Spread it evenly over the final layer of graham crackers.
  6. Chill to set: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the layers to soften and meld together.
  7. Serve: Slice the chilled cake into pieces and serve. Optionally, garnish as desired before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the pudding mixture thicken fully for best texture.
  • Warming the chocolate frosting just enough makes spreading easier but avoid overheating.
  • Refrigerating overnight improves the flavor and softens the graham crackers perfectly.
  • You can garnish with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or whipped cream if desired.
  • This dessert is best served chilled and kept refrigerated until serving.

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