Chocolate Éclair Cake

Chocolate Éclair Cake is a no-bake dessert that captures the rich flavors of a classic French éclair—without the fuss of making pastry from scratch. This layered dessert is made with simple ingredients like graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped topping, and a decadent chocolate ganache or frosting. The result is a creamy, chocolatey treat that’s both easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

Chocolate Éclair Cake is beloved for its nostalgic taste, ease of preparation, and impressive flavor. It’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or casual weeknight desserts. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time, which makes it even more convenient for busy schedules.

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Chocolate Éclair Cake

Courses: Desert

Difficulty: Beginner

Description

Indulge in layers of creamy filling, graham crackers, and rich chocolate topping in this decadent Chocolate Éclair Cake. A no-bake dessert that's easy to make yet impressively delicious, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with every bite.

Ingredients

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• 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box graham crackers (14.4 oz)
• 1 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the milk, vanilla extract, and pudding mix until smooth.
2. Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
3. In a 9×13 inch dish, layer graham crackers on the bottom.
4. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
5. Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture.
6. Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.
7. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
8. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Keywords: Chocolate, Éclair, Cake, Custard, Cream