No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake 🍫
A No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake is a simple layered dessert that tastes like a chocolate éclair but requires no baking. Graham crackers soften while chilling and become cake-like between creamy pudding layers.
🧾 Ingredients
For the layers
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2 boxes (3.4 oz / about 96 g each) instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk
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1 tub (8 oz / about 225 g) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
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1 box graham crackers
For the topping
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1 can chocolate frosting (or homemade chocolate ganache)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare the pudding
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In a bowl, whisk the pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thick.
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Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
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First layer
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Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.
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Add filling
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Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers.
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Second layer
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Add another layer of graham crackers.
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Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly on top.
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Final layer
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Place one more layer of graham crackers on top.
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Add chocolate topping
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Slightly warm the chocolate frosting (10–15 seconds in the microwave) so it spreads easily.
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Spread it evenly over the top layer.
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Chill
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
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The crackers will soften and become cake-like.
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🍽️ Tips
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Best flavor comes after overnight chilling.
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You can add banana or strawberry slices between layers.
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If graham crackers are unavailable, you can use digestive biscuits or tea biscuits.
If you want, I can also give you a 4-ingredient super quick version that many people make at home. 🍰