super easy No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake recipe — creamy, chocolatey, and always a crowd-pleaser! 🍫✨
🍰 No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake
A layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and rich chocolate glaze — no oven required!
🧾 Ingredients:
For the cake:
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1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
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2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk
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1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip or whipped topping
For the chocolate glaze:
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Pudding Filling
In a large bowl, whisk the pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened (about 2–3 minutes).
Fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.
Step 2: Assemble the Layers
In a 9×13 inch pan:
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Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom (you may need to break a few to fit).
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Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
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Add another layer of graham crackers.
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Spread the remaining pudding mixture on top.
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Top with one final layer of graham crackers.
Step 3: Make the Chocolate Glaze
In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add butter and cook until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly, then pour over the top layer of graham crackers.
Step 4: Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results. This allows the graham crackers to soften into a cake-like texture.
🍽️ Serving Size: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chill Time: 6+ hours | Total Time: ~6 hours 15 minutes.