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Assembling Chocolate Eclair Cake layers with graham crackers and vanilla pudding in baking dish

The Best Chocolate Eclair Cake Creamy, Dreamy & Simple!


  • Author: Cato
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake Layers:

  • 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers

  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 4 cups cold milk

  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional)

Hello Kitty Decorations (Optional):

  • Pink fondant or frosting

  • Black gel icing

  • Yellow fondant (for nose)


Instructions

  1. Prepare Pudding Filling:

    • Whisk pudding mixes and milk for 2 minutes until thick. Fold in whipped topping.

  2. Layer Cake:

    • In a 9×13” dish, layer: graham crackers → ½ pudding → crackers → remaining pudding → final cracker layer. Press gently after each layer.

  3. Make Ganache:

    • Microwave chocolate chips and cream in 30-sec intervals, stirring until smooth. Add butter if using. Pour over top layer and spread evenly.

  4. Chill:

    • Refrigerate 4+ hours (overnight preferred) until set.

  5. Decorate (Optional):

    • Use fondant/frosting to create Hello Kitty’s face, bow, and whiskers before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  • Substitutions: Use chocolate pudding for a double-chocolate version.

  • Gluten-Free: Swap graham crackers for gluten-free alternatives.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 5g