No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 (3.5 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16 oz) package graham cracker squares
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups of cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until well combined.
- Assembling the Cake:
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares to cover the bottom.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the graham crackers.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Making the Chocolate Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Adding the Chocolate Topping:
- Pour the chocolate topping over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Chilling:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Serving:
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 43g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 30g
- Protein: 3g
Intensity:
- Preparation Intensity: Low
- Overall Intensity: Low
Enjoy this easy and delightful No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake, perfect for any occasion!
