Chocolate Éclair Cake

This chocolate éclair cake is incredibly decadent and shockingly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. 

Chocolate Éclair Cake Ingredients

Believe it or not, this chocolate éclair cake recipe comes together with just five ingredients: 

• Graham crackers: This easy recipe starts with a layer of graham crackers. 
• Milk: You’ll need four cups of milk. 
• Pudding mix: Two packages of instant vanilla pudding mix lend flavor and help create the perfect consistency.
• Whipped topping: A package of thawed frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) helps create the perfect fluffy and smooth texture. 
• Chocolate frosting: Finish things off with prepared chocolate frosting. Use store-bought or make your own at home. 

How to Make Chocolate Éclair Cake

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this chocolate éclair cake: 

1. Line a baking dish with graham crackers. 
2. Whisk the milk and pudding mix together, then fold in the Cool Whip. 
3. Layer the pudding mixture and graham crackers according to the recipe.
4. Cook the frosting until thinned, then pour it over the cake. 
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

How to Store Chocolate Éclair Cake

Cover the chocolate éclair cake and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. We don’t recommend freezing the cake, as it probably won’t thaw well. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is my favorite dessert recipe,” raves Janice. "It is great with banana instant pudding. I have also used chocolate graham crackers with vanilla pudding. Add crushed candy canes at Christmas time!"

“This recipe is super simple and so delicious,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “Instead of using frosting, I melted Nutella and used that to top my cake.”

“This was perfect for our beach vacation — quick, easy, and kid friendly,” says Kraney. “I halved it and put it in a 9x9-inch pan.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams