Chocolate Eclair Cake
A rich, decadent no-bake dessert featuring chocolate graham crackers, creamy chocolate pudding filling, and a pourable chocolate fudge topping. An easy crowd-pleaser guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate lover!
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 341kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 3.4 ounce boxes instant pudding vanilla or chocolate
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces frozen dessert topping thawed
- 14.4 ounces graham crackers or chocolate graham crackers
- 16 ounces chocolate fudge frosting
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, mix both boxes of pudding and milk with a whisk until it begins to thicken.2 3.4 ounce boxes instant pudding, 3 cups milk
- Add dessert topping and mix with a spoon until it is well combined and the color is even. Set aside.8 ounces frozen dessert topping
- Line a 9 X 13 pan with a layer of graham crackers, break the crackers as necessary to fill in large gaps.14.4 ounces graham crackers
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the layer of crackers.
- Place another layer of crackers over the pudding mixture in the pan. Again, breaking the crackers as necessary to fill in large gaps.
- Place the last half of graham crackers over the pudding. The top layer may require more crackers than the other layers depending on the type of pan used.
- Heat the frosting in a microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Continue until frosting is a pourable consistency.16 ounces chocolate fudge frosting
- Pour frosting over the top layer of graham crackers as evenly as possible. It should spread on its own, but if it does not just use a butter knife or an off-set spatula to cover all of the graham crackers.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 12 hours for best results.
Notes
- The original version of this cake used a homemade chocolate frosting instead of canned. To make it, melt 3 tablespoons butter with 3 tablespoons water, whisk in 3 tablespoons cocoa, then stir in 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar until pourable. Spread over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 23g | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 402mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 40.6g
