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Chocolate Eclair Cake

No-Bake Bliss: This Chocolate Eclair Cake Is Your New Go-To

This no-bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is your new secret weapon for easy entertaining. With layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and rich chocolate frosting, it tastes like a bakery treat—but takes just 20 minutes to prep! Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or when you’re just craving something sweet and stress-free.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 3 ½ cups milk

  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed

  • 1 box graham crackers

  • 1 can dark chocolate frosting

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).

  • Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until combined—don’t overmix.

  • In a 9×13-inch dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers, breaking pieces if needed to cover the bottom.

  • Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.

  • Add a second layer of graham crackers, then top with the remaining pudding mixture.

  • Finish with a third and final layer of graham crackers.

  • Microwave the chocolate frosting for about 15 seconds to soften (not melt), then spread it evenly over the top layer.

  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, or overnight, until the graham crackers soften.

  • Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to use instant pudding, not the cook-and-serve kind.
  • Cool Whip works best, but any stable whipped topping will do.
  • Want to switch it up? Try French vanilla or chocolate pudding for a twist.
  • This cake gets better the longer it chills, so plan ahead if you can!
  • Feeling fancy? Sprinkle chocolate shavings or crushed graham crackers on top before serving.
  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 8 hours (or overnight)
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake!)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the pan)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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