Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake
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4.3
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake
Description
This Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake uses instant vanilla pudding combined with milk and whipped topping to create a smooth, creamy filling. Layers of graham crackers alternate with the pudding mixture, softening as the dessert chills. The final layer is covered with softened chocolate frosting that adds a chocolatey richness on top.
The layered assembly and refrigerated setting allow the graham crackers to absorb moisture from the pudding, forming tender, cake-like textures without actual baking. The dessert delivers a balance of creamy vanilla pudding and sweet chocolate topping, mirroring the taste profile of a chocolate eclair in an easy tray cake format. Chilling time enhances the firmness and melds the flavors.
This cake is suited as a make-ahead dessert, good for gatherings where refrigeration is available. The recipe scales well for a 9×13 pan.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes vanilla pudding mix 3.5oz boxes, instant
- 3 cups milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 1 box graham crackers
- 16 oz chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together pudding mix, cool whip, and 3 cups milk.
- Layer bottom of a 9×13 cake pan with graham crackers.
- Pour half the pudding mixture over graham crackers.
- Put another layer of graham crackers down.
- Add remaining pudding mixture to create another layer.
- Add one more layer of graham crackers (you should have 3 layers of crackers when finished).
- Put plastic wrap over dish and put in fridge for about 30 min to an hour to allow pudding to set.
- When ready, put the tub of chocolate frosting in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften.
- Take out and stir frosting. Remove plastic wrap from dish and evenly spread chocolate frosting all over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Place pan in the refrigerator for 24 hours. 48 hours is the best, but minimum 24 Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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