Old Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

Old Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake

from giftofhospitality.com
15 min

This 1980s dessert is the perfect mixture of graham crackers, vanilla custard, and rich chocolate frosting. It's no-bake and make-ahead!

Ingredients

  • 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 packages (3 oz each) french vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, (defrosted)
  • 1 can (16 oz) chocolate fudge frosting

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray a 13x9 inch dish with cooking spray. Place a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of the dish. You may need to break some graham crackers to fit them on the edges of the dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and two package of instant pudding mix until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then, fold in the whipped topping.

  3. 3

    Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Top with another layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding mixture.

  4. 4

    Top with another layer of graham crackers.

  5. 5

    Remove the plastic lid from the can of frosting, then carefully remove the entire foil lid (make sure to get all of the foil lid off). Microwave the can of frosting for 20–30 seconds, or until the frosting is pourable.

  6. 6

    Pour the frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, and spread it with an offset spatula until the top is covered.

  7. 7

    Cover and refrigerate the eclair cake for at least 24 hours before serving.

  8. 8

    Slice into squares and serve cold.