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Delicious and Easy Eclair Cake Recipe

A no-bake dessert combining chocolate fudge frosting, French vanilla pudding, and cinnamon graham crackers. Rich, creamy, and subtly crunchy, this 12-serving cake is perfect for gatherings with its melt-in-your-mouth layers set overnight in the fridge.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time10 hours 20 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.4 ounce) box cinnamon graham crackers
  • 1 (6.8 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding mix
  • 3½ cups whole milk
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
  • 16 ounces dark chocolate fudge frosting
  • Non-stick cooking spray (for greasing)

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13x3-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray
  • Whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened (2 minutes)
  • Fold in Cool Whip until smooth
  • Arrange graham crackers at the bottom of the pan
  • Spread half the pudding mixture over the crackers
  • Add a second layer of graham crackers
  • Spread remaining pudding mixture over the second layer
  • Top with a final layer of graham crackers
  • Microwave frosting for 30 seconds, stir, repeat 30 seconds until pourable
  • Pour frosting over the final graham cracker layer
  • Refrigerate for 10 hours or overnight

Notes

Use a 9x13-inch glass pan for even cooling
For a vegan version, substitute plant-based pudding and frosting
Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days