Easy No Bake Éclair Icebox Cake Recipe

Enter the Éclair Icebox Cake—a delightful fusion of the traditional eclair's flavors and the convenience of a no-bake dessert. With its layers of graham crackers softened by velvety whipped cream and rich chocolate ganache, this cake offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more with every heavenly bite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Chilling4

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, no-bake recipe, summer dessert, Valentine's Dessert

Servings: Servings, 9 X 13 pan

Calories: 279kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Aluminum Cake Pan

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Ingredients

7 Ounces Instant Vanilla Pudding 2, 3.5 ounce boxes (small boxes)
3 Cups Milk
8 Ounces Whipped Topping 1 container
14.4 Ounces Box Graham Crackers 1 box
1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Combine dry pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix with wire whisk until mixed and starting to thicken. Stir in Cool Whip.
Place a layer of graham crackers at the bottom of a 9 X 13 dish. Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Repeat with another layer of graham crackers and pudding; then top with a final layer of graham crackers.

Chocolate Topping

To make the chocolate layer, in a small saucepan, heat the cocoa powder, sugar, and milk over medium heat. Heat to a boil while stirring constantly. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add in the butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Pour the chocolate mixture over the top.
Cover the cake loosely with foil and plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Garnish the top of the cake with crushed graham crackers or cookies, chocolate sprinkles, or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Slice and serve cold.

Notes

Icebox Cake Storage

This Icebox Cake needs to be refrigerated. Leftovers should be placed in an airtight container and refrigerated. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It’s best to eat in the first 2 days.

Freezing is not recommended as it can change the texture of the cake.

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