This Eclair Cake takes the flavors of a regular eclair and puts them into an easy to make, yet delicious dessert. It is made with layers of graham crackers, pudding mixed with whipped cream, and topped with a buttery, chocolate glaze.
I need to brag for a minute – I have some of the best sister-in-laws in the world. I’m not even kidding!I have eight of them and I love them all to death! One of them, Nikki, is the one who inspired and encouraged me to start this blog. She has one fantasic, nay, awesomely, incredible blog which is where I got this recipe for you today. It’s one of my favorite desserts and is so easy to make!
This eclair cake is more incredible than pictures or words can describe. I’ve eaten it at Nikki’s house numerous times and it never disappoints! My only wish is that she could be here to eat it with me now!
Eclair Cake
This Eclair Cake takes the flavors of a regular eclair and puts them into an easy to make, yet delicious dessert. It is made with layers of graham crackers, pudding mixed with whipped cream, and topped with a buttery, chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages vanilla instant pudding mix dry
- 3.5 cups whole milk
- 12 oz. whipped topping
- 1 box honey graham crackers
Frosting:
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 6 Tbsp. milk
- 6 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Whisk the milk and vanilla pudding mix together for two minutes. Gently fold in the whipped topping to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
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In a 9x13 inch pan, layer graham crackers to cover entire bottom of pan. Pour half of the pudding mixture on top of graham crackers and level.
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Put another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture to cover the entire surface, cutting and shaping as needed.
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Put the second half of pudding mixture on top of the graham crackers and level.
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Put the final layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding layer to cover the entire surface, with bumpy side down. Again cut and shape accordingly.
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In a separate bowl, microwave the butter and milk, just until the butter is melted and you can fully mix the two together.
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Add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar and blend together well.
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Pour the glaze over the top of the graham crackers and smooth out evenly.
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Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Chef in Training.
That looks delicious. I must remember, not to read food blogs before I have had breakfast. Cereal just isn’t going to cut it this morning 🙂
Yum! We make a cake a lot like this and it never lasts long!
Wow that looks good!
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Lucky you with your SILs…mine live several states away. 🙁
🙂
Kelly
I saw this recipe on your sister in law’s blog a while ago and pinned it right away….yours looks awesome! Can’t wait to give it a try!!!
It looks soooooooooo good that I just have to pin it !:)
I’ve made this before, but I forgot about how easy and delish it was! I have to make this again – quick! And bonus, it dessert my son can eat! (He’s got food allergies). Just recently pinned your homemade twix bars. So now it’s a toss up which one to make first. 🙂
~Dori @belljarvintage.blogspot.com
Wow, your photos on the blog are AMAZING! Are you using a special light? I am constantly trying to improve my food photos! I’d love to hear any tips from you!!
Amanda
This looks delish! I imagine I could also make it in individual glasses to make sure I don’t eat too much! LOL! 🙂
Tonya from Chirping with Excitement
This looks SOOOOOO yummy!!!! I am visiting form the Glimpse inside linky and am your newest follower! I blog over at http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ I hope you will stop by and do the same! I also have an awesome giveaway going on right now with a Cricut Machine. I would love it if you would enter! It ends tomorrow though! Hope you have a great day!
This is amazing! Oh wow, I need this in my life, like, yesterday.
Hey! What a great blog! And by the quick growth of your blog, you know you have a great idea! Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m following you as well!
This looks so tasty! The pics are great. I’ve been wanting to try making an eclair cake. Visiting from Something Swanky linkup 🙂
Hi Sarah, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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Yum I can’t wait to try this!
Looks gorgeous!!!! Bet it tasted great! Love that I probably have all the ingredients for this right now!
Oh my goodness, your eclair cake looks so yummy. ;o) Thanks for sharing the recipe.
That is so delectable-looking! I love Eclair cakes.
Cheers … visiting from Show & Tell Friday!
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This is my favourite dessert….Great photo. Love your Blog, I’m now a follower.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I’m featuring your recipe tonight on my Facebook page. Thanks, Nichi
I absolutely positively could eat this all day. It looks heavenly. Thank you for linking to Foodtastic Friday!
I think it’s a great thing she encouraged you to start a blog, you have a beautiful one with lots of yummy eye candy! This looks so good. Especially right now. I want it even more since I can’t have it 😉 Thank you so much for sharing this at my Throwback Thursday party and I hope to see you again this week!
Hi-Just found you through simply designing. I copied over the Eclair dessert- I have a couple of pigs…er…people in my family that will LOVE this! I am signed up as your newest follower and I will keep coming back! xo Diana
This is one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. I used coconut cream pudding and it was a total hit at my barbeque!! Thanks!
Sry is that unsweetend cocoa?
Sry is that unsweetend cocoa?
Do you use unsweetened cocoa?
Always get requests for this dessert at family gatherings. So easy and so delicious