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No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake


  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a creamy, layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s rich, nostalgic, and effortless—perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • Graham Crackers: 1 box (14.4 oz)
  • Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: 2 boxes (3.4 oz each)
  • Cold Milk: 3 cups
  • Whipped Topping (Cool Whip): 8 oz
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 cup
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Corn Syrup: 2 tablespoons
  • Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
  • Milk (for glaze): 3 tablespoons
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Clear space in the fridge; no oven needed.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thick, then fold in whipped topping until smooth.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with graham crackers, breaking pieces to fit.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spread half the pudding mixture over crackers, add another cracker layer, then top with remaining pudding and a final layer of crackers.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Melt chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and milk in a saucepan until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  6. Finishing Touches: Pour glaze over top layer of crackers, spreading evenly.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 6 hours (overnight is best), then slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Let the cake chill overnight for the best texture.
  • Use full-fat milk for a creamier pudding.
  • Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: no bake chocolate eclair cake, easy dessert, pudding cake, graham cracker dessert, chocolate glaze dessert