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No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

This no bake eclair cake recipe will be an instant hit with the whole family. Easy, effortless, and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: chocolate eclair cake, no bake cake
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 404kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.5 oz each
  • 3 cups frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 3 cups milk
  • 16 oz graham crackers

For the topping

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

Instructions

  • Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
    graham crackers in a glass pan
  • 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
  • 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
  • Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl.
    milk and chocolate chips in glass measuring bowl
  • In a microwave safe cup, heat milk in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Pour milk over chocolate chips andallow to rest until the chocolate has melted. Stir until wellincorporated. 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
  • Spread the topping over the final layer of graham crackers.
    no bake eclair cake in a glass pan
  • 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

Notes

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!

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg