CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR CAKE (No-Bake Dessert)
Ingredients:
For the cake:
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1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers (about 3 sleeves)
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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 topping:
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 cup milk
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
or use 1 can of chocolate frosting for a shortcut!
Instructions:
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Make the filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Fold in Cool Whip gently. -
Layer the cake:
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In a 9×13-inch pan, lay down a single layer of graham crackers.
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Spread half the pudding mixture on top.
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Add another layer of graham crackers, then the rest of the pudding.
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Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
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Make the chocolate glaze (if not using canned frosting):
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, milk, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
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Let cool slightly, then pour over the top graham cracker layer.
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Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) so the crackers soften and become cake-like.
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