Easy Eclair Cake

Eclair cake is one of the yummiest no-bake layered desserts with a sweet creamy flavor that closely mimics its namesake, an air of nostalgia, and a moment of bliss in every bite.

This scrumptious icebox cake is the epicenter of decadent dessert that comes together in under half an hour with no baking required. Simplicity at its finest, I must say, all that cold, creamy, sweet éclair flavor in a no-bake recipe makes this one of my undisputed favorites.

If you’re in the mood for more easy no-bake desserts, be sure to browse my No-Bake Desserts collection, then try Chocolate Lasagna, Blueberry Yum Yum, and Million Dollar Pie next — they’re all creamy, crowd-pleasing favorites.

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What I Love About This Recipe

• Sweet-n-creamy
• Chocolate covered
• No-bake recipe

Eclair Cake Ingredients

• Graham Crackers
• Vanilla Pudding: Be sure to buy the instant variety for this recipe. Don’t follow the box instructions, use the pudding as an ingredient and follow the recipe instructions instead.
• Cool Whip: Thaw in the fridge overnight.
• Milk: I like to use whole milk. It creates a richer cake.
• Butter: I use unsalted.
• Vanilla: I only use pure vanilla, never imitation.
• Cocoa Powder: I use Hershey’s Cocoa 100% natural cocoa powder. It has not been Dutch-processed so it still contains cocoa’s natural acids.
• Powdered Sugar: Sift before adding to the glaze so you don’t have lumps in the glaze.

Storing + Freezing + Make-Ahead

• How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Your sweet creamy eclair cake will delight you for up to 4 days in the fridge if stored properly.
• Can You Freeze This? Sure, you can freeze this but why would you need to? It only takes 20 minutes to throw one together. Keep in mind that it’s best served after a night in the fridge but if you must freeze wrap it well and remember that the texture may change a little.
  • Simply thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Make-Ahead Tips: This little beauty only takes a few minutes to make and it’s got to sit overnight or equivalent time before serving. Technically, you are kind of making it ahead.
• Food Safety: If you’d like more info on food safety check out this link.

How To Make Eclair Cake Recipe

1. Line the bottom of a 9 X 13-inch pan with a single layer of graham crackers, cutting them as need be to cover them completely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the pudding mix and milk with a handheld electric mixer on medium, for 2 minutes. Fold in the Cool Whip.
3. Spread half the pudding mix over the layer of graham crackers, taking care to level the top.
4. Place another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture then spread the remaining pudding mixture over the top. Place a final layer of graham crackers on top, smooth side of the crackers facing up.
5. Meanwhile, make the glaze:  In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with milk (doesn’t need to boil). Mix in vanilla, and cocoa, then mix in powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth. Evenly pour glaze over the top of the graham cracker. Refrigerate overnight.

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• Pineapple Delight
• Butterscotch Delight 
• Tiramisu (The Italian Classic!!)
• Summer Berry Icebox Cake 
• Pumpkin Lasagna
• Oreo Delight
• Lemon Lush
• Blueberry Heaven On Earth Cake
• Peach Heaven On Earth Cake
• Peanut Butter Lasagna
• Lemon Icebox Cake

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Eclair Cake

Eclair cake is a sweet creamy rendition of an indulgent American treat transformed into a decadent icebox cake that comes together in 20 minutes flat!

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Author: Kathleen

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (14.4-ounces) boxes graham crackers
• ▢ 2 (3.4-ounces) boxes instant vanilla pudding
• ▢ 8 ounces cool whip thawed
• ▢ 3 1/2 cups whole milk

Glaze:

• ▢ 6 tablespoons butter
• ▢ 6 tablespoons whole milk
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

• Line the bottom of a 9 X 13-inch pan with a single layer of graham crackers, cutting them as need be to cover them completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the pudding mix (2 boxes) and milk (3 1/2 cups) with a handheld electric mixer on medium, for 2 minutes. Fold in the Cool Whip (8 ounces).
• Spread half the pudding mix over the layer of graham crackers, taking care to level the top.
• Place another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture then spread the remaining pudding mixture over the top. Place a final layer of graham cracker on top, smooth side of the crackers facing up.
• Meanwhile, make the glaze:  In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt butter (6 tablespoons) with milk (6 tablespoons) (doesn't need to boil). Mix in vanilla (1 teaspoon), and cocoa (1/4 cup), then mix in powdered sugar (2 cups) until the glaze is smooth. Evenly pour glaze over the top of the graham cracker. Refrigerate overnight.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 5mg

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