No Bake Eclair Cake
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No Bake Eclair Cake
Description
No Bake Eclair Cake combines layers of instant French vanilla pudding mixed with Cool Whip and graham crackers arranged in a pan. The pudding mixture thickens after whisking and folding in the whipped topping. Layers alternate starting and ending with crackers and pudding in between, creating a soft, creamy filling encased by the slightly firm graham crackers that soak up moisture without losing structure.
Chocolate frosting is softened by heating, then poured over the layered cake, forming a smooth chocolate topping that sets as it chills. The dessert is refrigerated overnight or for at least 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the layers to firm up for easier slicing. Served chilled, this no-bake cake has a creamy texture from the pudding and Cool Whip with a chocolate and graham cracker finish reminiscent of an éclair.
This recipe requires simple ingredients and no oven time beyond the initial pudding preparation, making it a practical dessert choice. It serves about 12 portions and should be sliced after chilling to maintain its shape.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 boxes instant French vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
- 16 ounce Cool Whip thawed, tub, 1 large or small 8-ounce tubs
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 tub chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding until well combined. Set aside to thicken for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Once thickened, fold in the Cool Whip.
- Place a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Top with half of the pudding mixture. Add another single layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Scoop the chocolate frosting into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second increments until melted, stirring well between each cooking interval. Pour the frosting over top of the eclair cake.
- Refrigerate the eclair cake for about 30 minutes until the chocolate frosting is set, then cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight, or 8 hours.
- Slice the eclair cake into 12 servings and serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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