Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a decadent dessert that combines layers of creamy vanilla pudding, graham crackers, and a rich chocolate frosting. It’s an easy and irresistible treat that requires no baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box graham crackers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers and top with the remaining pudding mixture.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
- Pour the chocolate frosting over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- This dessert is best made a day ahead to allow the layers to set properly.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- For a fun twist, add a layer of sliced bananas or strawberries between the graham cracker layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (No bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American