This No-Bake Eclair Cake is the Ultimate Party Dessert!
Here’s a delicious chocolate eclair cake recipe using vanilla pudding that will impress your guests every time!
Searching for an easy no-bake dessert for your next potluck?
You have to try making this heavenly graham cracker eclair cake ASAP! What could be better than layers of vanilla pudding, cool whip, and chocolate?! I love that it tastes similar to a creamy eclair but feeds a crowd. Plus, it’s simple enough for everyone to aconlineplish, especially for those who don’t want to turn on the oven!
After this eclair cake sets in the fridge, the crunchy graham crackers get soft and almost cake-like! This paired with the creamy filling and chocolate topping is perfection. It’s a genius dessert you can nake-ahead and carry with you to a party to share.
Easy Graham Cracker Eclair Cake
yield: 6 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 4 HOURS
total time: 4 HOURS 20 MINUTES
A no-bake cake using graham crackers, pudding, and homemade chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
for the cake:
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes of dry vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 10 oz. whipped topping
- 14.25 oz. box of graham crackers
for the chocolate glaze:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions
1
In a large bowl, blend the milk and vanilla pudding packets for about 2 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping.
2
Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan with graham crackers. You may have to cut some crackers so they fit neatly.
3
Spread half of the pudding mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding.
4
Top all with a final layer of graham crackers bumpy side down. This will make the top look smooth.
5
Melt butter in microwave and mix well with milk, cocoa, and powdered sugar to make frosting. It will be very thin in texture.
6
Finally, pour chocolate frosting on top and spread evenly.
7
Refrigerate at least four hours or overnight before serving to allow the graham crackers to soften.
Additional Notes
Recipe Adapted from Chef In Training
Tips for making the best no-bake eclair cake recipe:
- Be sure to allow enough time in the fridge for the graham crackers to soften. I reonlinemend at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- Top the final layer of graham crackers with the bumpy side down. This will make the top look very smooth after the chocolate frosting is poured on top!
- If Cool Whip isn’t desired, you can make homemade whipped cream instead and use that. I also enjoy this Truwhip with a bit cleaner ingredients.
- Adding a layer of sliced bananas with the pudding would be a delicious twist!
We honestly love graham cracker eclair cake!
There’s no need to turn on the oven during the warmer months, and it always gets great reviews. My family LOVED this creamy pudding dessert so much and the kids can have fun helping make it. Enjoy!
