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Chocolate Éclair Cake: An Easy No-Bake Dessert Everyone Will Love

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This no-bake chocolate éclair cake features layers of graham crackers and creamy vanilla pudding filling, topped with rich chocolate frosting. An easy make-ahead dessert that tastes like a classic chocolate éclair without the baking.

Ingredients

  • 2 individual packages instant French vanilla pudding mix (3.5 ounces each)
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 container frozen whipped topping (8 ounces), thawed
  • 1 box graham crackers (16 ounces)
  • 1 container prepared chocolate frosting (16 ounces)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mixes and milk. Whisk until smooth and beginning to thicken.
  2. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and creamy.
  3. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit.
  4. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
  5. Add another layer of graham crackers, then spread the remaining pudding mixture over the top.
  6. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
  7. Remove the lid and foil seal from the chocolate frosting container. Microwave the frosting in short intervals until soft enough to spread or pour, stirring as needed.
  8. Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
  9. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the graham crackers soften into cake-like layers.
  10. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For the best texture, refrigerate the cake overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften completely.
  • Use instant pudding mix rather than cook-and-serve pudding for the proper consistency.
  • French vanilla pudding can be replaced with regular instant vanilla pudding.
  • Chocolate ganache can be substituted for prepared chocolate frosting for a richer topping.
  • Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
  • For neat slices, use a sharp knife and wipe the blade clean between cuts.
  • Nutrition values are approximate and depend on the brands and serving sizes used.

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