Oh my goodness…. I have an OBSESSION with this Eclair cake. It is absolutely DIVINE! And guess what?!..it is SO simple to make! It does need to refrigerate it over night, so plan accordingly. This is my go to recipe for parties and get togethers. Everyone ALWAYS asks for the recipe… well, I am going to let you in on the secret so you can impress your friends and family, too!
Eclair Cake
By August 13, 2010
Oh my goodness.... I have an OBSESSION with this Eclair cake. It is absolutely DIVINE! And guess what?!..it is SO simple to …
Ingredients
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- 2 (3.4 oz) packages Vanilla Instant Pudding mix dry
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 12 oz. cool whip
- 2 (14.4) oz packages graham crackers
- - FROSTING -
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3 Tbsp. milk
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Blend milk and vanilla pudding packets for about 2 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip.
- In a 9x13 pan, Layer graham crackers to cover entire bottom of pan. You may need to cut and shape the crackers to fit nicely.
- Poor half of pudding/cool whip mixture on top and level.
- Put another layer of graham crackers to cover entire surface. Cut and shape crackers accordingly.
- Put the second half of pudding/cool whip mixture on top and level.
- Put the final layer of graham crackers on top with bumpy side down. This will help the top look more smooth when you go to put the frosting on top. Once again, cut and shape crackers accordingly to avoid pits and cracks.
- FOR THE FROSTING: Microwave butter and milk just enough so that they are melted together. You do not need to boil it. Add cocoa and powdered sugar and blend together. This will be a runnier frosting/glaze. Pour over top of graham crackers and smooth out nicely.(**I usually double the frosting recipe)
- Refrigerate overnight and Dig in!
Enjoy!
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How did I miss this before? LOVE eclairs so I know I would love this. Thank you!
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how much cool whip?
Sorry about that! I have updated it. 12 oz. cool whip.
Do you have to use whole milk? Or could you substitute with low fat?
You can use skim. The creamier your milk, the creamier it will be, but I have used skim before and it works just fine :)
I love this dessert. It’s even better with French vanilla pudding!
This is DELISH! I have the same recipe except mine just uses a thing of chocolate frosting melted in the microwave. It’s super yummy but I want to try your frosting! It sounds super yummy! :)
I have a recipe very similar to this that has been a family favorite for about 20 years.. You’re right… it’s extremely easy and pretty much everyone who has it, loves it! In fact, my 25 year-old son just asked for this for his birthday dessert last week. :).
Just wanted to thank you for this recipe! I am famous for not being able to cook or bake anything, but I made this for Thanksgiving and it was everyone’s favorite. I will definitely be making it for Christmas. It was so easy and super delicious. It tastes exactly like an eclair!
I use this all the time, too! Love it! The only difference is we use French Vanilla pudding instead of the regular vanilla. I think it gives it a richer flavor.
I made this for an evening dinner group we belong to, and it was totally delicious! Thinking of making it for Easter dinner.
Well, I am totally blaming you for my new evening addiction. We made this for Easter dessert and I have been sneaking a piece each night after dinner ever since! It is so good! I should have taken your advice and doubled the chocolate topping. I think it would be even more yummy with a thicker topping.
Thanks so much for sharing such a simple and devine dessert!
This recipe is delicious. My family loved this dessert. It was so creamy and full of flavor. My only complaint is that I covered it with aluminum foil when I put it in the refrigerator and some of the chocolate stuck to the foil. Other than that this was an amazing simple dessert. Thank you for another recipe that my family loves.