Eclair Cake

Slice of no-bake éclair cake with layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate frosting on a white plate.

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This easy no-bake Eclair Cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes just like a real chocolate éclair, but made in a pan! Layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and rich chocolate frosting come together in the most delicious way. You only need a few simple ingredients and no oven or fancy tools!

Prep Time25

Chill time4

Total Time4 25

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pudding cake, Éclair Cake, fridge cake, graham cracker dessert, no-bake dessert, potluck cake, vanilla pudding cake

Cooking Method: No-Cook, Refrigerator

Servings:

Calories: 248kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Bowl
Spoon or spatula
Baking dish 9x13 inch
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons optional if you want exact amounts

Ingredients

3 cups milk
2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.5 oz
1 container whipped topping 8 oz, like Cool Whip, thawed
1 box graham cracker squares 16 oz
1 container prepared chocolate frosting 16 oz

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine milk, pudding mix, and thawed whipped topping. Stir until smooth and thick.
Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with graham crackers.
Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers.
Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding.
Spread the rest of the pudding mixture over the crackers.
Top with one more layer of graham crackers.
Cover the pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
After chilling, spread chocolate frosting over the top layer of crackers.
Cover again and refrigerate for at least 3½ hours, or overnight for best texture.
Slice and serve cold!

Notes

You can warm the frosting slightly in the microwave for easier spreading. Just a few seconds will do!
The cake tastes even better the next day after the layers have had more time to soften and blend together.

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