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Easy and Delicious No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

February 8, 2021 by Kealohi Leave a Comment

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This no bake eclair cake recipe will be an instant hit with the whole family. Make this effortless and delicious cake for any occasion!

Looking for more dessert ideas? Try these white chocolate chip cookies with cranberries!

no bake eclair cake on a white plate with chocolate drizzle

This no bake eclair cake is just the recipe for those last minute dessert needs! You can whip it up quickly and just leave it in the fridge until you need it. Plus, it uses shortcut ingredients (like graham crackers and instant pudding), which makes it even more simple.

This dessert is for those days that you don’t want to spend hours toiling over a hot oven to bake something sweet!

Making this no bake eclair cake

Although this isn’t a traditional french éclair by any means, this cake mimics the flavors of an éclair so amazingly! Plus, it uses great shortcut ingredients that makes it so effortless to throw together. Which is definitely a big pro, in my opinion. The only difficult part about this recipe is waiting to eat it!

no bake chocolate eclair cake in a glass pan with piece removed

Before you throw this cake together, make sure you have these ingredients: vanilla instant pudding (or a flavor of your choice), frozen whipped topping (cool whip), graham crackers, milk, bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter, powdered sugar.

After you get these ingredients together, you’re ready to mix and layer! Get out a 9×13 casserole dish and lay down the first layer of graham crackers. Mix your instant pudding and milk together and fold in the cool whip. Take out half of that mixture to use for your second layer. Lay down another layer of graham crackers, then pudding, and finally top with a final layer of graham crackers.

Make your own homemade chocolate frosting

After you finish your layers, place your chocolate chips in a bowl and heat the milk until it is warm, around 30 seconds. Pour the milk over the chocolate chips, and mix them together after the chocolate melts. Finally, beat in the butter, add the powdered sugar, and mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. I think making the chocolate topping by hand really enhances the taste of the cake (and makes it taste even more like an éclair).

homemade chocolate frosting in a glass bowl

However, if you want to make this recipe even more effortless, you can also use pre-made chocolate frosting. Spread the frosting over the final layer of graham crackers, and stick that baby in the fridge!

no bake eclair cake with fork bite of cake

Leave the cake in the fridge for anywhere from 6 hours to overnight. The longer the cake sits, the softer and more delicious the graham crackers become!

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no bake eclair cake with fork bite of cake

No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

This no bake eclair cake recipe will be an instant hit with the whole family. Easy, effortless, and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers

For the topping

  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

    1. Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.

    graham crackers in a glass pan

    2. Whisk together pudding mix and milk until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Fold in frozen whipped topping until completely mixed.

    instant pudding batter in a glass bowl

    3. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers and spread into an even layer. Cover the pudding with a layer of graham crackers and top with remaining pudding in another layer. Top with additional graham crackers to create the final layer.

    graham crackers and pudding layered in a glass pan

    4. Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl.

    milk and chocolate chips in glass measuring bowl

    5. In a microwave safe cup, heat milk in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Pour milk over chocolate chips and
    allow to rest until the chocolate has melted. Stir until well
    incorporated. Using a mixer, beat in the butter. When well mixed, add the confectioners sugar and whip until completely incorporated. Continue to mix for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.

    homemade chocolate frosting in a glass bowl

    6. Spread the topping over the final layer of graham crackers.

    no bake eclair cake in a glass pan

    7. Cover the dessert and refrigerate overnight before serving to allow the crackers to soften. Enjoy!

    no bake eclair cake on a white plate with chocolate drizzle

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 187mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g

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Cuisine: French / Category: Dessert
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