Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (2024)

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by Ali on July 11, 2020//This post may contain affiliate links.

This delicious no-bake chocolate eclair cake is made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, milk, whipped cream, and chocolate frosting.

Are you in need of an easy dessert to take to casual summer parties?

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Chocolate Eclair Cake is a great way to go. It is best served the first or second day, after being refrigerated for a few hours. I sometimes like to freeze it for an hour before serving for an even firmer texture.I love it!

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Yield: 1 Makes one 9" x 13" cake

This delicious no-bake chocolate eclair cake is made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, milk, whipped cream, and chocolate frosting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box 14oz graham crackers
  • 2 3.4 ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 16 ounce package frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 16 ounce can prepared chocolate frosting

Instructions

  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine the milk and vanilla pudding according to directions on box. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Alternate the graham cracker and pudding layers up to the top of the pan.

  • Cook the container of prepared frosting, uncovered in the microwave for 1 minute on half power. Pour over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.

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    37 Comments on “Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe”

  1. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (4)

    Amy {Mom Spark/Mom Made That!} Reply

    I’m officially drooling! Looks sooooo yummy.

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    Prohomemaker.Com Reply

    YOu could probably easily cut it in half and just do in a prepared graham cracker crust. Great and simple recipe — thanks for sharing

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    xiaoyen Reply

    I make frosting from scratch because it tastes so much better and the best part is no preservatives and additives. It does take more work and more clean up but the end result is worth it.

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (7)

      KrissyDongre Reply

      @xiaoyen, I made my own frosting too, because ALL of the frosting on the shelves have TRANS FAT in them!!!! YIKES!!! This recipe is heavenly!!!

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (8)

      Stephanie Reply

      what is your recipe for chocolate icing

  5. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (9)

    gingerlyspice Reply

    I like Eclairs but never thought of it in a cake… May have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
    Ruth

  6. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (10)

    Cat Davis - Food Family Finds Reply

    I love simple desserts like this and this one sounds so good!

  7. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (11)

    Curt Reply

    Easy is good! And this certainly does look mighty good!

  8. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (12)

    Cookin' Canuck Reply

    Now that’s what I call easy decadence!

  9. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (13)

    Shop with Me Mama (Kim) Reply

    Sooo good sounding!! YUM!

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    lisa @StudioJewel Reply

    this looks amazing. thank you for the instant craving 🙂

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (15)

      Mom Spark Reply

      My pleasure. 🙂

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    Carolyn Yarbrough Reply

    We LOVE this dessert. I’m a caterer and get requests for this all the time. We also love using the Chocolate Graham Crackers (in fact, it’s our family’s favorite). We even experimented with several different frostings and we always came back to Milk Chocolate!

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      Margaret Rutherford Reply

      I made this to take to someones party and it was not able to be cut. I just scooped it into bowls like a bowl of pudding. I was so disappointed. It was like mush….

  13. Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (18)

    Lori Reply

    This sounds soooooooo sinful!! Do I end with a layer of pudding or crackers before the icing???

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    Xana Reply

    I usually make this with saltine crackers and use 2 diff flavors of pudding… also very tasty

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    Lynn Lavendef Reply

    Best dessert ever. Been making this for years. I use a can of the dark frosting. Open and microwave for about 20 seconds, then spread over cake. People’s think you worked so hard on this. So easy and delicious.

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (21)

      Mom Spark Reply

      We totally agree!

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    Sue P Reply

    I made this recipe (exactly as directed) because it souded delish which it is. I put in fridge after making for 24 hours – I still was unable to slice it – the filling does not get firm enough – I know this because it’s the same filling I use when I make cream puffs. I put in freezer for 3 hours (or a little more) before serving. It was perfect for slicing..everyone loved it! I will make again and put in freezer to firm up – it’s the only way. Enjoy!!!!

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    Lynda Reply

    Definitely freeze a couple hours before serving! It was not as firm to allow for slicing if directions are followed. I thought about cutting back a bit on the milk so the pudding would be more firm. Will try that next time. Otherwise, yummy dessert and perfect for a BBQ. Very easy to make.

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    Nancy Tomoser Lasker Reply

    We make this with cooked chocolate pudding and layer it and end with real whipped cream. Eclair Cake: we just use graham crackers and pudding layers and whip cream topping and drizzle with Hershey’s syrup. 🙂

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (25)

      Mom Spark Reply

      Yum, yum, yum!

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    Debbie A Reply

    Has anyone tried to top with melted chocolate chips? I don’t want to use canned frosting, but not sure what else might work.

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    April-Ann Lewis Reply

    OH MY GOD!!! This cake is to die for!!! Forget any thoughts of dieting they go right out the window just looking at it but now that i have made this and tasted it as well, RIGHT OUT THE WINDOW AND STRAIGHT UP TO HEAVEN!!! Thats where i spent my time right after the first bite!!!! And guess what??, im going back to HEAVEN again tonight!!!! Mmmmmm!!! HEAVEN YES HERE I COME!!!! Thanks by the way!!!

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    Jen Reply

    Just made this…it’s so good and so easy – love it!! Thanks!

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    Barbara Montag Reply

    I am going to be making this – oh so yum!
    Thanks for the recipe.

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (30)

      Mom Spark Reply

      My pleasure!

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    Dennis Yannakos Reply

    Super easy and tasty! I’m in love with this cake!

    • Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (32)

      Mom Spark Reply

      yay!

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    Eva Reply

    Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (34)
    Are used French vanilla pudding and reduce the milk by half a cup came out amazing

Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is eclair cake made of? ›

To make an éclair cake, simply top layers of graham crackers and creamy French vanilla pudding with a decadent homemade chocolate ganache before popping it into the fridge for a few hours to set. That's it!

How many calories are in an eclair cake? ›

One serving of (3.5 oz / 100g) Eclair Cake has 215 calories (120 calories from fat). One serving has about 78mg cholesterol, so as tempting as it looks, do not indulge. 100g of Eclair Cake has 247mg sodium, 71mg potassium, 19.5g total carbohydrates (11.2g sugar) and about 5g protein.

What is the meaning of the word éclair? ›

: an oblong pastry with whipped cream or custard filling. Etymology. French, literally, "lightning" Word Origin. The English word éclair comes directly from a French word whose chief meaning is "lightning" or "flash of lightning." No one is sure why a pastry was named after lightning.

Where do chocolate eclairs come from? ›

The éclair originated during the nineteenth century in Lyon, France where it was called pain à la duch*esse ('duch*ess-style bread') or petite duch*esse ('little duch*ess') until 1850. The word is first attested both in English and in French in the 1860s.

What's the difference between an eclair and a French eclair? ›

Other than form and name, they are continents apart in taste. An American eclair is made from frozen ingredients such as frozen pre-separated egg whites and yolks and frozen pre-made cream. A French eclair is fresh: freshly separated eggs, freshly stirred creme, freshly picked or ground ingredients.

What kind of pastry is a classic eclair made from? ›

Classic Eclairs. Light and crisp golden brown shells made with French choux pastry encase smooth vanilla pastry cream in these Classic Eclairs that are finished with a rich chocolate ganache. They are a delicious French treat, always a crowd pleaser, and easier to make at home than you might think!

Can chocolate eclairs be frozen? ›

Light and puffy eclairs might take several hours to make, but you can make them in advance and freeze them for later use. Like cream puffs, eclairs are made with choux pastry, but are filled with pastry cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.

How much sugar is in an eclair sweet? ›

Table of Nutritional Information
Per 100 gPer 1 sweet (7.2 g)
of which Sugars48 g3.4 g
Protein4.2 g0.3 g
Salt0.48 g0.03 g
*% reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
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How many carbs are in a Portillos eclair cake? ›

Portillos Homemade Desserts Chocolate Eclair Cake (1 serving) contains 90g total carbs, 90g net carbs, 20g fat, 10g protein, and 550 calories.

What is a chocolate eclair called in French? ›

Chocolate Eclairs (éclairs au chocolat)

Why are eclairs so good? ›

It is the apparent simplicity of the recipe, along with its melting texture, that combine to embody all the charm of the traditional éclair: a long 'finger' of choux pastry, generously filled with velvety-smooth pastry cream and topped with a sweet fondant icing.

Who invented the chocolate eclair? ›

Éclairs were created in the 19th century by chef Marie-Antoine Carême, one of the first celebrity chefs of French culinary history.

Why are éclairs so expensive? ›

As Serious Eats reported, luxury eclairs are the result of French chefs facing competition, and putting their skills to the test, which explains the high-end fillings and intricate decoration. For now, the Maitre Choux versions are made in the tiny kitchen beneath the shop.

What is a fun fact about chocolate eclairs? ›

Another fun and interesting fact about chocolate éclairs is that the word éclair is the French term for lightning. Many believe that the pastry goes by this precise name, because it shimmers when it is coated with the classic chocolate glaze!

Why are éclairs called nuns? ›

The recipe I settled on was religieuse, which translates as Nun and is a form of éclair. The religieuse are said to represent a nun in a habit and they were first created in 1540 by Catherine de Medici's Florentine pastry chef Panterelli.

What is eclair filling made of? ›

A Chocolate Éclair is a French dessert that features an airy choux pastry shell, filled with rich and luscious vanilla pastry cream, all topped with a thick layer of chocolate glaze.

What is eclair cream made of? ›

In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, egg, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add cornstarch and flour; whisk until smooth and pale yellow. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine milk and remaining 3/4 cup sugar.

Is an eclair a chocolate or sweet? ›

Cadbury Eclairs: Cadbury milk chocolate encased in a chewy caramel. Launched 1965. Cadbury Eclairs Orange Twist: Orange flavour Cadbury milk chocolate encased in a chewy caramel.

What's the difference between cream puff and eclair? ›

The main differences between the three include the shape and serving method. Eclairs: Oblong choux pastry filled with cream and topped with a glaze or icing. Cream Puffs: Round choux pastry puffs filled with pastry cream and topped with icing or dusted with powdered sugar.

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