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Chocolate Eclair Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Rex  PHOTO BY: Trisha 

"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!"
Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 222 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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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

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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 4.78 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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 4.78 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 4.78 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 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 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna 
Messy but delicious. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Eclair Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 414

  • Total Fat: 15.4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 385mg
  • Total Carbs: 65.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4.8g

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