5 from 18 votes
Éclair Cake
Éclair Cake is a no-bake layered dessert made by alternating vanilla pudding mixed with whipped topping and milk between layers of graham crackers, finished with a rich chocolate sauce on top. The graham crackers soften overnight, creating a cake-like texture reminiscent of classic éclairs.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
490 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 (3.4-ounce/96g) packages instant French vanilla pudding
- 3 cups milk 720ml, whole
- 1 (8-ounce/226g) container whipped topping thawed
- 1 (25.6-ounce/726g) box graham crackers
For the Chocolate Sauce Topping:
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (270g)
- 1 cup cream (240ml)
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, whipped topping, and pudding mix until well combined.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of crackers on the bottom. (You may have to break a few crackers to cover the dish without overlapping them.)
- Top with half of the pudding mixture. Arrange another layer of graham crackers over the pudding. Repeat with the remaining pudding and top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
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For the Topping:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the chocolate.
- In a small saucepan, scald the cream and butter over medium-high heat. Pour over the chocolate and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir together until smooth. Pour over the top of the cake and spread it into an even layer.
- Chill for a few hours or overnight, giving the graham crackers time to soften. Slice into squares to serve.
Notes
- Break graham crackers to avoid overlapping so layers stay even and neat.
- Instant pudding allows for thick, quick layering without cooling time.
- Chill the assembled cake overnight for best texture; this softens the crackers fully for easy slicing.
- Flavor variations include swapping in different puddings or cookie types, though this changes the classic éclair cake profile.
Nutrition Information
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
370mg
(15%)
Potassium
321mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.