I knew this Chocolate Eclair Cake would be delicious and it was amazing! Such an easy recipe and quick to make since there is no baking involved. Now doesn’t that sound amazing? My son said it is in his Top 5 all-time favorite desserts! That’s a pretty good endorsement…that boy knows his desserts!

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Cold, creamy, and chocolatey is the best way to describe this dessert. Graham crackers are layered with vanilla pudding and whipped cream, then topped with a layer of rich dark chocolate. What’s not to like about that?! And there is absolutely NO BAKING involved, that’s a WIN-WIN!

Chocolate Eclair Cake

What’s needed?

Cake:

  • 1 box Honey Maid graham crackers
  • 1 5.3 ounce box vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 1/2 cups of milk
  • 8 ounces of heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Frosting:

  • 2 Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate bars, mildly sweet, 1.45 ounces each
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

How to make Chocolate Eclair Cake?

  • In a 13×9 inch glass baking dish, place graham crackers in a layer across the bottom of the dish.
graham cracker crust
  • In a medium bowl, beat the whipping cream, vanilla and sugar until it forms stiff peaks. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk for two minutes or until firm. Stir together the whipped cream and the pudding until combined. Pour half of the cream over the graham cracker layer and spread evenly.
Making Chocolate Eclair Cake.
  • Top the cream with another layer of graham crackers. Pour the last half of the cream on top and make one more layer of graham crackers on top of the cream.
  • In a double boiler, melt the chocolate bars. Add the remaining frosting ingredients and stir continuously until smooth. Pour the frosting over the top of the graham crackers and spread evenly.
Pour the chocolate over the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate the dessert for 4 to 8 hours. This recipe makes 12-15 servings.
Chocolate Eclair Cake

This old fashioned icebox cake is cold, creamy, chocolatey and delicious. Chocolate Eclair Cake is perfect for any summer gathering. Give it a try and remember to leave me a comment. I’d love to hear how much you liked it!

For more no-bake summer desserts, try these recipes: