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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

A single serving slice of chocolate eclair cake showing layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate frosting.
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Make this simple, layered dessert featuring graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and rich chocolate frosting. It requires no oven time and is perfect for making ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 sleeve (about 9 full sheets) graham crackers
  • 1 container (16 ounces) pre-made chocolate frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vanilla pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk together in a medium bowl until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until just combined. This is your creamy filling.
  3. Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. You may need to break some crackers to fit the edges.
  4. Spread half of the creamy filling evenly over the graham cracker layer.
  5. Top the filling layer with a second layer of graham crackers.
  6. Spread the remaining half of the creamy filling over the second cracker layer.
  7. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
  8. Spread the container of chocolate frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers, covering the entire surface.
  9. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
  10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving. This chilling time allows the crackers to soften.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use milk that is slightly colder than usual when mixing the pudding.
  • If you prefer a homemade chocolate topping, melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth, then use this mixture instead of the pre-made frosting.
  • You can use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla pudding for a different flavor profile.

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