Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Eclair Cake

By: Linda Rex 
"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!"

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 9x13 pan
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 414 | Total Fat: 15.4g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Only difference was out of necessity: I used half and half for the pudding mix as I was out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by CARPFAM05   view full review
I did a few alternation, and it was Awesome! First: Use the Regular Graham Crackers-NOT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by JEPPER   view full review
This recipe is extraordinary because it uses very ordinary ingredients that result in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2003 by RHARRIS98 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a Fabulous and Quick Recipe. My kids LOVED this, the only thing I did differently was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by BETH   view full review
As a whole, the cake is VERY good. However, next time I will use store-bought chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by 1BUSYMOMNTX   view full review
This recipe is definitely a "keeper". My husband, who usually doesn't eat many sweets,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by SAREMCA   view full review
Hmmmm...I was pretty disappointed with this one. It's really nothing special, I guess maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by Simi   view full review
Wow! Easier than rice krispie treats (which I made at the same time) and everyone LOVED it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by NEDANG   view full review
Really good recipe. The frosting was my favorite part of it. I took this to a family get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by WHILLABE   view full review
Simple to put together and absolutely delicious. A little messy though, so I wouldn't...

 

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