The Best Éclair Cake

5 from 1 vote

The Best Eclair Cake is a classic dessert. It's made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and topped with chocolate ganache. Eclair Cake is all of the great flavors of an éclair in the form of a cake. This is hands down my kid's favorite dessert.

Prep Time20

Refrigeration Time8

Total Time8 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Eclair Cake

Servings: People

Calories: 474kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 13 Glass Baking Dish

Ingredients

Eclair Cake Ingredients

2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
3 (3.4 oz Boxes) Instant Vanilla Pudding
4½ Cups Whole Milk
1 14.4 oz Graham Crackers (3 sleeves)

Chocolate Ganache

¼ Cup Milk
¾ Cup Sugar
⅓ Cup Cocoa Powder
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

To a large mixing bowl add the heavy whipping cream and beat with a hand mixer until it forms whip cream with stiff peaks. Set aside for a minute.
In another bowl add the vanilla pudding powder and add the whole milk. Beat with the mixer until the instant pudding firms up.
Fold the whipped cream into the vanilla pudding. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the graham crackers.
Line the whole pan with graham crackers. Pour half the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Place another layer of whole graham crackers on top of the pudding layer. Pour over the remaining half of the pudding mixture and cover with another layer of graham crackers.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache

In a small saucepan heat the milk, sugar, and cocoa powder to a rolling boil.
Remove from heat and add the stick of butter and the vanilla extract.
Stir until the chocolate ganache is well incorporated.
Pour the frosting over the graham crackers and spread evenly. Don't eat it on the same day! The graham crackers need time to soften within the vanilla pudding.
The next day, cut into squares and enjoy it cold!

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