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easy no bake chocolate dessert recipe

Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings 12
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
This easy no-bake chocolate eclair cake layers graham crackers with a creamy vanilla pudding and Cool Whip filling, finished with a smooth chocolate frosting. Chilled to set and ready to slice and serve for any occasion.

Equipment

  • 9x13 pan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatulas
  • Foil
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 2 small packages Jell-O instant French vanilla pudding
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • 9 oz cool whip
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. This dessert completely fills the pan so make sure it’s not smaller than 9x13!
  • Line the bottom of the pan with a single layer of whole graham crackers
  • In a bowl, mix the pudding with 3 ½ cups of milk, then whisk for two minutes
  • Add in cool whip and combine
  • Pour half of the pudding mixture over the layer of graham crackers in your pan. Spread evenly over the top
  • Place another layer of whole graham crackers on top of the layer of pudding mixture
  • Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the graham cracker layer, spreading evenly
  • Top with another layer of crackers and place in the refrigerator for two hours
  • Whisk together the cocoa powder and canola oil in a bowl and then add in the remaining ingredients - corn syrup, vanilla, butter, powdered sugar, and 3 tablespoons of milk. Whisk until combined and you have a smooth chocolate frosting
  • Pour the frosting evenly over the top of the cake, spreading with a spatula as needed
  • Cover and refrigerate the cake for 24 hours
  • Slice and serve cold!
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