Chocolate Eclair Cake
This chocolate eclair cake is an easy no-bake dessert made with layers of graham crackers, a luscious cream filling and topped with a chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 24 graham crackers (1 box)
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (1 container)
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix (3.5 ounces each)
- 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Layer graham crackers: In the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange the graham crackers in a single layer. This should take about 7 crackers.
- Make pudding: In a medium sized mixing bowl, add 3 cups milk, 2 boxes of pudding, and Cool Whip. Whisk together until creamy and smooth.
- Spread layers: Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers. layer of graham crackers. Spread the rest of the pudding mixture and top with one final layer of graham crackers.
- Refrigerate: Cover with plastic wrap and and transfer to the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Make frosting: Meanwhile, add the 1 cup heavy cream to a small saucepan and cook on medium low until hot. The cream should not boil, but be just hot enough to almost boil. You will be able to see small bubble forming around the edges. This will take about 5 minutes. Place 8 ounces chocolate chips in a small, heat safe mixing bowl. Pour hot cream over the chocolate slowly and allow to sit for about 3 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Top with frosting: Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread the chocolate ganache over the top. Smooth it out so it covers the top of the cake. Recover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
Notes
Variation: Add sliced bananas or strawberries on top of the pudding layers.
Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 283mg, Potassium: 249mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 371IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 123mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
