Chocolate Eclair Cake

drummerboy

Nov 27, 2017 at 5:34pm

I admit that this recipe is one that I would normally look askance at. Instant pudding. Cool-whip. Graham Crackers. yuk.

But it's freaking delicious. And no-bake to boot. Try it for some good junk food.

This recipe makes a big cake, btw. I had to give away half of mine. You might try halving it, unless you're making it for a party or something.

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
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix well. Fold in whipped topping and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
In a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish. (if the crackers don't fit perfectly, you can cut the last cracker carefully with scissors to make it fit.)
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.
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.
Pour sauce over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.

Heynj

Nov 27, 2017 at 7:56pm Edited

Because the world is full of smaller worlds, I actually had this in Thanksgiving. Delicious.

drummerboy

Nov 28, 2017 at 8:39pm

kismet baby!

Heynj said:

Because the world is full of smaller worlds, I actually had this in Thanksgiving. Delicious.

nan

Nov 28, 2017 at 9:55pm

This is great and I can use it as part of a class cooking project. I'm always looking for easy recipies, usually healthy but sometimes it is fun to just make junk food.