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Old-Fashioned No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

This decadent Chocolate Eclair Cake is a crowd-pleaser, with good quality dark chocolate in the ganache, which enhances the overall flavor and adds a touch of sophistication.

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Ingredients

number of servings
9
  • 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding Added to
  • 3 cups of milk Added to
  • 1 package of cream cheese, softened Added to
  • 1 container of whipped topping, thawed Added to
  • 1 Package of graham crackers Added to
  • 12 Cup of unsalted butter Added to
  • 1 Cup of granulated sugar Added to
  • 0.3 Cup of unsweetened cocoa powder Added to
  • 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract Added to
  • 12 Cup of good quality dark chocolate (optional) Added to
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Directions

40 min.
1. Step

Begin by whisking together the instant pudding and milk until it starts to thicken. This usually takes around 2-3 minutes.

2. Step

Add the softened cream cheese to the pudding mixture. Be sure to mix well until there are no lumps. My recommendation is to use a hand mixer for a smoother mixture.

3. Step

Fold in the whipped topping gently to keep the mixture light and fluffy.

4. Step

Next, prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by layering the bottom with a single layer of graham crackers.

5. Step

Pour half of the creamy pudding mixture over the layer of graham crackers, spreading evenly.

6. Step

Repeat another layer of graham crackers and then the rest of the pudding.

7. Step

Finish it with one last layer of graham crackers on top.

8. Step

To make the chocolate icing, combine the butter, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture comes to a low boil, then remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and dark chocolate (if using). Keep stirring until the chocolate has fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

9. Step

Pour the warm chocolate icing over the top layer of graham crackers and smooth it out with a spatula.

10. Step

Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight for the best results. The graham crackers will soften, making them cake-like, and the flavors will meld beautifully.

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