No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

For a lighter version, use sugar-free pudding mix, low-fat milk, and light whipped topping to reduce calories and sugar. Swapping traditional graham crackers for whole wheat grahams adds a bit of fiber while keeping the same delicious layered texture.

March 12, 2025

No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher

<br><br>Decadent and effortless No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake—layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, finished with a rich chocolate frosting for a classic no-bake treat.

Course: Dessert

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups milk

1 container whipped topping

1 box graham crackers

1 container chocolate frosting


Directions

1.

In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until the pudding thickens, which should take about 2 minutes.

2.

Fold the whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture gently until combined, ensuring a smooth and uniform mixture.

3.

Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, covering the surface completely.

4.

Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the layer of graham crackers, ensuring the entire layer is covered well.

5.

Add a second layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding, followed by spreading the remaining pudding mixture on top.

6.

Place a final layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture, covering it completely and evenly to form the top crust.

7.

Carefully spread the chocolate frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

8.

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the crackers to soften and flavors meld.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake delivers all the creamy, chocolatey indulgence of classic eclairs without any of the fuss. Layers of graham crackers are transformed into tender, cake-like texture by creamy vanilla pudding, then topped with a rich chocolate glaze that sets everything off perfectly. The magic happens overnight in the refrigerator, where the flavors meld together into pure dessert perfection that slices beautifully and tastes even better.

If you love easy no-bake desserts, you’ll also enjoy our Lemon Tiramisu for another make-ahead layered treat with elegant flavor. For more chocolate indulgence, try our Cheesecake Brownies or Chocolate Cherry Upside Down Cake—both deliver that same rich, satisfying sweetness with different textures and presentations.

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