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Chocolate Eclair Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Rex PHOTO BY: Bethany

"Chocolate graham crackers layered between creamy vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze. Very rich and habit forming. Everyone I have made this for has fallen in love with it!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 198 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  3 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 25 Min
Original recipe yield 1 9x13 pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix well. Fold in whipped topping and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
  2. In a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish.
  3. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over crackers, then top with graham crackers. Spread remaining pudding over crackers; top second pudding layer with another layer of crackers.
  4. To make topping: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/4 cup milk, cocoa and sugar and allow to boil for 1 minute; remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Mix well and cool.
  5. Pour sauce over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by BETH
As a whole, the cake is VERY good. However, next time I will use store-bought chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2003 by RHARRIS98
This is a Fabulous and Quick Recipe. My kids LOVED this, the only thing I did differently was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by CARPFAM05
I did a few alternation, and it was Awesome! First: Use the Regular Graham Crackers-NOT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by Simi
Wow! Easier than rice krispie treats (which I made at the same time) and everyone LOVED it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by 1BUSYMOMNTX
This recipe is definitely a "keeper". My husband, who usually doesn't eat many sweets,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by SAREMCA
Hmmmm...I was pretty disappointed with this one. It's really nothing special, I guess maybe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by JEPPER
This recipe is extraordinary because it uses very ordinary ingredients that result in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by NEDANG
Really good recipe. The frosting was my favorite part of it. I took this to a family get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna
Messy but delicious. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by WHILLABE
Simple to put together and absolutely delicious. A little messy though, so I wouldn't... MORE

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