No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

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Here’s a delicious No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake recipe — easy to make, rich, and creamy with layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and a silky chocolate topping.

🍫 No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

⭐ Ingredients:

For the layers:

  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 3 cups cold milk

  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

  • 1 box graham crackers (approx. 14–16 full sheets)

For the chocolate glaze:

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons butter (softened)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🧁 Instructions:

  1. Make the filling:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).

    • Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth.

  2. Assemble the layers:

    • In a 9×13 inch dish, place a layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.

    • Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers.

    • Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the rest of the pudding mixture.

    • Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.

  3. Prepare the glaze:

    • In a medium bowl, mix cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

    • Add milk, butter, and vanilla; whisk until smooth and pourable.

    • Spread evenly over the top graham cracker layer.

  4. Chill:

    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) to let the graham crackers soften and layers meld.

🍴 Tips:

  • You can use chocolate pudding for a twist or make a homemade chocolate ganache for the topping.

  • Add crushed nuts or shaved chocolate on top before serving for extra flair.

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