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Easy No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

A cross-section view of a layered eclair cake showing graham cracker, vanilla cream, and chocolate pudding layers.
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Make this simple, layered dessert that tastes like a classic eclair without turning on your oven. It uses graham crackers, pudding, and chocolate frosting for a creamy, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
  • 1 (5.1 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk (for chocolate layer)
  • 1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding layer: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk together in a bowl until thickened, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  2. Create the first layer: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Break crackers as needed to fit the bottom.
  3. Add the first filling layer: Spread half of the vanilla pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  4. Add the second cracker layer: Top the pudding with another layer of graham crackers.
  5. Add the second filling layer: Spread the remaining half of the vanilla pudding mixture over the second layer of crackers.
  6. Create the chocolate layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until thick, about 2 minutes. Spread this chocolate mixture over the vanilla layer.
  7. Add the final cracker layer: Place the last layer of graham crackers on top of the chocolate pudding.
  8. Frost the cake: Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
  9. Chill the cake: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving. This allows the crackers to soften.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use pre-made vanilla custard instead of instant pudding mix.
  • If you do not have a 9×13 dish, a 9×9 dish works, but you may need to adjust the number of graham crackers used per layer.
  • This cake is best served cold directly from the refrigerator.

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