No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
A no-bake, creamy, and indulgent dessert combining layers of instant vanilla pudding, whipped topping, graham crackers, and rich chocolate frosting to create a perfect eclair-style cake that’s easy to prepare and loved by all ages.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be adapted to Gluten Free and Dairy Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
- 2 packages graham crackers (approximately 9 oz each)
- 1 (16 oz) container chocolate frosting
- Prepare the Vanilla Pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix into the cold milk until the mixture thickens. Gently fold in the whipped topping to create a smooth and creamy pudding base.
- Assemble the Layers: In a baking dish, spread a thin, even layer of the pudding mixture. Place a single layer of graham crackers over the pudding. Repeat layering pudding and graham crackers until desired thickness is achieved, finishing with a layer of pudding on top.
- Add the Chocolate Frosting: Spread a generous and even layer of chocolate frosting over the final pudding layer, creating a smooth, glossy eclair-style chocolate topping.
- Chill and Set: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight. This allows the graham crackers to soften and flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh pudding mix and chocolate frosting for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure layers of pudding and crackers are spread evenly for consistent texture in every bite.
- Chill the cake overnight for optimal flavor melding and softer layers.
- Choose a creamy, spreadable chocolate frosting rather than dry or crumbly types.
- Serve the cake cold and keep refrigerated until serving to maintain structure and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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