No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake — The Easiest Dessert You’ll Ever Fall in Love With

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s easy, indulgent, and guaranteed to impress, look no further than this No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake.

It has everything you love about a classic éclair — creamy vanilla filling, rich chocolate topping, and a light pastry texture — but without any baking, piping, or stress. Just layer, chill, and enjoy. It’s the kind of recipe that feels like you cheated the system… in the most delicious way possible.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert

✅ No oven required
✅ Only a handful of simple ingredients
✅ Crowd-pleasing and kid-approved
✅ Perfect make-ahead dessert
✅ Tastes even better the next day!

Seriously, it’s one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again — for potlucks, holidays, birthdays, or just because.

Ingredients

You only need 6 basic ingredients:

1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 tub (16 oz) chocolate frosting (or homemade ganache)
Optional: pinch of salt or a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor

How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

Step 1: Make the Cream Filling

In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mixes and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 2: Layer the Cake

In a 9×13-inch baking dish, add a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding mixture. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.

Step 3: Add the Chocolate Topping

Microwave the frosting for about 15–20 seconds until soft and spreadable (not hot). Pour it over the top layer of graham crackers and gently spread it evenly across the surface.