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Chocolate Eclair Cake

(160 Votes)
Updated July 26, 2023
Chocolate Eclair Cake
SERVES
12
CHILL TIME
8 Hr

We're taking a new and delicious approach to the chocolate eclair! Our no-bake Chocolate Eclair Cake recipe is sure to please those with the most discerning taste in desserts. After all, who could resist a dessert that features layers of extra-creamy pudding between tasty graham crackers? Not us! Top all that off with delicious chocolate frosting, and you've got an easy chocolate eclair cake recipe that puts most other desserts to shame! Make this Chocolate Eclair Cake for a crowd, or keep it at home for the family; either way this chocolate eclair dessert recipe is going to be absolutely luscuious. 

What You'll Need

  • 1 (14.4-ounce) box honey graham crackers (see Tip)
  • 2 (4-serving size) packages French vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (16-ounce) container ready-to-spread chocolate frosting

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What to Do

  1. Line the bottom of an ungreased 9- x 13-inch baking dish with one-third of the graham crackers.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk; add whipped topping, stirring until mixture is thickened.
  3. Spread half the pudding mixture over graham crackers in baking dish. Repeat layers with one-third of graham crackers and remaining pudding mixture. Top with remaining graham crackers. Spread with chocolate frosting. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or until ready to serve.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

  • One box of graham crackers contains 3 individually wrapped packages of crackers. Use one package for each layer of this decadent no-bake dessert. And if you want to make your own chocolate frosting for these eclairs, then be sure to check out our recipe for Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 12

  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Calories 415
  • Calories from Fat 159
  • Total Fat 18g 27 %
  • Saturated Fat 7.3g 37 %
  • Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
  • Protein 5.7g 11 %
  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
  • Sodium 328mg 14 %
  • Total Carbohydrates 61g 20 %
  • Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
  • Sugars 42g 0 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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pjtrail50 1106798

May 10, 2021

All 12 people at our Mother's Day dinner raved about this cake! However, I did make my own frosting out of butter, milk, unsweetened cocoa and confectionary sugar.

grandmax2ns 6612467

Dec 28, 2019

Is it possible to substitute dreamwhip for the frozen whipped topping? It is not available here in Costa Rica.

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 06, 2020

Yes, dream whip can be used as a substitute! Hope this helps.

grace 9719926

Feb 07, 2019

This is my Go To desert for church socials. I like it richer so I leave out the whipped topping and double the pudding. also, zap the frosting in the micro for a few seconds and pour it on. Much easier and looks great.

rac7431 2877525

Jun 26, 2018

Weight Watchers had a similar recipe. Not much different than this one.

beccaschulz3 8661479

Jul 03, 2017

Love this dessert, but to make it more diabetic friendly I made the frosting out of sugar-free chocolate pudding, 2 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1 cup milk, and cool whip. Still makes a delicious dessert but is lighter with less sugar.

lisa

Jun 22, 2017

love the recipe.. but would make homemade frosting for the top .. canned stuff is just dreadful -)

reimerosa 9915225

Mar 09, 2017

I'll be making this with sugar free pudding and SF cool whip to make it diabetic friendlier.

katesoehnlen 2141763

Jan 05, 2017

I've been making it since the 70s and have found that if you let it chill for 48 hours, the taste and texture become more eclaire-like. Very, very yummy!

ncs821 3954261

Sep 13, 2016

I added sliced bananas and strawberries between the layers. Delish!

rcunni8383 0373356

Sep 12, 2016

I've been making this since the 70's and is always a great hit. You can substitute vanilla wafers for the graham crackers. When using vanilla wafers you can make this in little individual cups for dessert tables at a party or a bring a dessert tray to a party. It is very rich so most people only eat a small amount.

dknsue 9832147

Sep 01, 2016

So glad I read all the comments. Didn't know how I was going to spread the frosting on the dry graham crackers. The microwave suggestion was very helpful. Taking it to a party this afternoon. Curious to see how the dried graham crackers work out when trying to cut and serve!

mthrfudger

Aug 14, 2016

I have been making this for years. It's the best , fastest and easiest recipe I've ever made. Everyone loves it. It's really a great dessert made exactly the way they say to make it. Try it you definitely won't be disappointed!

hayleebugsmith 1801309

Aug 06, 2016

Made this 2 weeks ago. It was delicious. Just made another one tonight because my granddaughter is having her 10th birthday and that's what she wanted

bbeese 1786171

Jul 25, 2016

I made this yummy no-bake sweet treat for my neighbors just today. I recommend only using an 8oz container of Cool Whip. 12 oz is to much.

lutherlady55 8508087

Jul 23, 2016

You do not crush the crackers??????? most recipes call for that.

farmgirls5

Mar 28, 2016

This is great! So easy to make and absolutely delicious. I use home made frosting. Chocolate is my all time fav but I bet you could use any flavor to switch it up.

jthelander1231

Dec 23, 2015

There's a Chicago restaurant called Portillo's that has the best chocolate eclair cake. This looks like it might fit the bill if I'm ever craving it in Boston!

debidolls 6084953

Dec 20, 2015

Have made this several times. Its delicious!

csb1955 5990795

Jul 31, 2015

So easy. I have been making this for quite awhile and it always gets a lot of requests for the recipe. My favorite is all chocolate, pudding, graham crackers the frosting slightly warmed. I call it death by chocolate. It is fun to make the changes.

carol kay

Jul 21, 2015

If you put frosting in the microwave for about a min or so it will pour over graham cracker easier.

jalexis3 2404243

May 29, 2015

This is so easy and so good!!!!!

Bellerophon

Mar 01, 2015

This was easy to make and very, very good! Spouse hates graham crackers, but after "aging" overnight, they melted right in. Enhanced it a bit by adding a couple Tbsp of bourbon to the pudding mix. Mmmm...

hayleebugsmith 1801309

Aug 06, 2016

good to know. Will do that next time.

Dools

Feb 03, 2015

Made the Chocolate Eclair Cake for meeting. Meeting cancelled. Can I freeze it for one week? Thanks - Phyllis

Goodcookie

Jan 18, 2015

I have made my own version and it's a similar recipe just a little different but not much just a little bit so if it's my recipe Okay but just make sure you credit me with the recipe !! Thank You ....

messymaven 0130776

May 01, 2015

Lmao!! I am quite sure Mr. Foods kitchen did not steal your recipe. You must be a legend in your own mind lol lol

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Dec 24, 2014

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Mamaw Otis

Dec 04, 2014

I love this recipe. I made cake following instructions, but, microwaved the frosting just until melted. Then poured over cake and chilled. Makes it come out smooth with less mess and no frosting lines.

joandoc

Jul 16, 2014

I love this cake, easy to make and delicious. I beat together one can of Betty Crocker milk chocolate frosting and one container of Cool Whip Chocolate Icing for the icing. You will have leftover but it makes it lighter.

ritadez 0666914

Jul 15, 2014

I have the same recipe except I use unsalted crackers which has been a hit for years!!!

proberts 4746896

Jun 26, 2014

I tasted this cake yesterday and fell in love with the taste! It was wonderful! Thanks to a co-workers wife, she made it. Now I am on the site printing the instructions so I can make it! Thanks....soooooogood

mmpenfield50 4514344

Jun 04, 2014

I've made this for the last two holidays due to requests. I found using canned pudding was a time saver. I made it with chocolate pudding but the flavor was weakend so the next time I will give a shot of chocolate sauce into mixture.

birdie1027 7529926

May 27, 2014

I made this for the first time last week. My family and a few work friends absolutely LOVED it, as did I. I will definitely make this again. I used the Duncan Hines classic chocolate icing. Must keep refrigerated of course as it contains pudding & cool whip. This delicious confection is not at all too sweet; just right.

Philandstac 4593923

May 08, 2014

Made with sugar free pudding et lite whip topping due to diabetes. Omg everyone loved it. Omitted choc. Frosting used again lite whip topping due to diabetes. Definite re-do. Have already made it again for a friend et how easy

hollyhockgarden 7738763

Apr 26, 2014

This recipe has been in our family for years. It really does taste like a Eclair. Very easy and good.

tadychs 0100158

Apr 26, 2014

My grandsons love this cake!!!!!!!!!!!

jdzurek85 9559885

Apr 26, 2014

I too made for Easter. This was a definite crowd pleaser and keeper. Easy and inexpensive to make, but, it is ooh soooo good!

msmudzinski 8355651

Apr 26, 2014

Put the can of frosting in the microwave on high for about 20 seconds. Stir and pour over the eclair.

faithbecker 3768718

Apr 26, 2014

I made this for our Easter dessert and it was a huge hit! Great taste and texture!

mikekeen1950 8242725

Apr 26, 2014

Do you have any other recipes from the Roselyn Bakery?

jrhelge 4668673

Apr 26, 2014

This is one of my absolute favorite desserts, DELISHES!

birdie1027 7529926

Apr 09, 2014

Nevermind.... I found the good common sense to watch the video which shows the graham crackers whole.

birdie1027 7529926

Apr 09, 2014

Should the graham crackers be crushed to layer or should I layer them as they come in the pack - in rectangles? I am most anxious to make this desssert. Thanks in advance for the help.

bgb19 5065277

Apr 09, 2014

Can i use digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers??

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 28, 2014

We have not tried the recipe using digestive crackers, so we can not guarantee the results. However, it sounds like it would work, so go ahead and give it a try if that is your preference. Enjoy!

rumblechick 7432157

Apr 08, 2014

I like to add a teaspoon of almond extract to the pudding mixture and before the top layer of graham crackers I ladle on a can of cherry pie filling and about a cup of slivered almonds. YUM!

bgsmes 0720996

Jan 31, 2014

I have made this recipe for years and my family loves it. A couple of years ago my hand and wrist was damaged in an auto accident and did not completely heal. Sometimes cake batter can be very heavy so I'm not comfortable making a cake without help holding the mixing bowl when pouring the batter into the cake pan. With this dessert I need no help at all for it is a light pudding mixture and my mixing bowl is stainless steel, not heavy glass or stoneware. Another thing I like is no electric mixer is needed, just a whisk and spatula. But the MAIN thing is this dessert is out of this world wonderful! It's hard to just eat one serving. It is a good dessert to take to church dinners, always get compliments on it. Give this one a try. You'll not be sorry.

meatandtaters

Jan 03, 2014

This dessert is Delicious.

retsangel 3560557

Dec 17, 2013

My boys said that this was the best desert they ever had . It also is the easiest.

bethrr2 0027108

Dec 16, 2013

This has been a family favorite for years. It's best to refrigerate for 12 hours or longer--it's even better 1-2 days after you make it. The graham crackers shouldn't be crisp at all when you serve it. Also, I have found milk chocolate frosting tastes a bit better.

toestain

Nov 25, 2013

could i use garibaldi biscuits as i cannot get graham crackers

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 25, 2013

Hi. Unfortunately we aren't familiar with garibaldi biscuits and so we haven't tested this recipe using them. Graham crackers absorb the mix, but you can try the other biscuits to see how it turns out. Let us know! Good luck.

toestain

Nov 25, 2013

What even was that! eughh

toestain

Nov 25, 2013

What even was that! machin machin TJ Egan boii toe beans

kwauters3 4207324

Nov 10, 2013

Can I freeze the cake for another day?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 12, 2013

Yes you can freeze this cake recipe for a later date, but, you should serve it frozen not thawed, because the graham crackers will get mushy if you thaw the cake.

svenska 6519469

Oct 28, 2013

Do you crush the graham crackers?

lavonneann 9620518

Oct 28, 2013

No, you do not crush crackers.

sunflower3454 8642225

Jul 13, 2013

this cake is great. Easy to make. I wet knife with water, then dip in chocolate to spread Rich cake, very good

mscarole

Jun 20, 2013

JACKIE283 - THIS WAS A RECIPE MY GRANDMOTHER MADE OVER 60 YEARS AGO, EXCEPT SHE MADE HOME-MADE PUDDING - OUR MOST FAVORITE DESSERT - THO SHE DID MAKE CREAM PUFFS TOO!

jackie2830

Jun 14, 2013

Yuk! I totally cannot believe so many people love & raved about this, it's awful. In fact, if my husband didn't like it, it would go in the garbage! I really should have stopped to think - grahams, pudding, whipped topping, canned frosting....what's so special about this? No flavor. Actually, the only thing that tasted like an eclair was the store bought frosting. [BTW, for the girl who inquired, I did peel the foil off the frosting and nuked for 20 seconds and it was very spreadable with an offset spatula]. I think people must just relate this dessert to their childhood or something. Next time, I'll opt for a really good, slightly similar dessert like Slush Cake or just make homemade eclairs.

werock12 7325363

Jun 06, 2013

should you melt the frosting a little to make it easier to spread?

Betsyannmarie

Jun 10, 2013

I don't top this with canned frosting when I make it. Try this: 3 Tbsp. Margarine 2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate 2 Tbsp. Clear Karo Syrup 3 Tbsp. Milk 1 Tbsp. Vanilla 1 1/2 c. Powdered Sugar Melt margarine and unsweetened chocolate. Add remaining ingredients in the order listed. Mix well. I use an offset spatula to spread the frosting.

whosyournana 9622226

May 03, 2013

so rich and easy to make, it's my go to dessert for take-along. it tastes so good, it should be harder to make!

whosyournana 9622226

May 03, 2013

my friend used trade desserts on Christmas. she made this and added sliced bananas to pudding layer. out of sight good! crazy good! will make soon!

judyoscoda 2269922

Apr 12, 2013

my husband wants me to make this cake at least once every two weeks. He can't get enough of it.

smr0420 0480037

Apr 01, 2013

are the graham crackers crushed or whole??

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 02, 2013

The graham crackers are whole, no need to crush them.

Honeybun64

May 08, 2013

If u had of watched the video at the top. It shows u how. No u do not crumble them up. They r whole. Please watch the Video. J.S. C.

missd

Mar 30, 2013

Super easy and delish........just be sure to refrigerate at least eight hours before serving....overnite is best and less to do the day of entertaining!!!

ssmeaton 4682249

Mar 25, 2013

I make this quite often because our whole family loves it. It truly tastes like a chocolate eclair.

sadiasnasir 9152439

Feb 18, 2013

it was good. but didn't like using ready to use frosting. Got a simple recipe to prepare ganache. It worked great for me @ http://cheflingtales.com/chocolate-eclairs/

whosyournana 9622226

Apr 09, 2013

1 stck butter, 1/2c semi sweet choco chps 1/2c mjlk heat & sstir until smooih. beat in 2c powdered sugar & 1tsp vanilla. this is I use on several desserts I chill

badtech1951 1791963

Dec 19, 2012

It is so easy to make and a lot of fun to enjoy

saunterbruce 6162312

Dec 18, 2012

Rather than the prepared frosting, I think I will try a ganache instead.

Chunky draws

Dec 17, 2012

When I first tasted this desert I thought heaven had exploded in my mouth! Thanks so much for having this Site! I visit often for new ideas! Mr Food, you rock! Farewell!

Chunky draws

Dec 17, 2012

When I first tasted this desert I thought heaven had exploded in my mouth! Thanks so much for having this Site! I visit often for new ideas! Mr Food, you rock! Farewell!

toestain

Nov 25, 2013

Why lie?

chartman55 5501762

Dec 10, 2012

I have been making this recipe for about 23 years. My original instructions called for the frosting to be heated in the microwave (metal foil off) for 30 seconds to 1 minute until it is pourable. Pour it onto the top of the cake and it will harden which is another texture. Make sure that you refrigerate it at least an entire day or overnight. It gets better when the graham crackers soften.

Red Hat Gram

Dec 10, 2012

This is so easy to fix with so few ingredients. My grandson loves bananas so sometimes I substitute banana pudding with sliced bananas in my layers. I think I'd like to try chocolate pudding sometime...maybe with some mini chocolate chips for something more decadent. Red Hat Gram

ellytd

Dec 10, 2012

My mom made this when I was a little girl. We called it "Graham Cracker Lasagna".

e5donna 7693957

Nov 13, 2012

This is a excellent easy dessert. It is delicious.

LadieT

Oct 19, 2012

I made this a few years ago and forgot all about it. Thanks for posting this! Can't wait to make this for my family! They will loooove me for it. :)

karene10

Oct 18, 2012

This is AWESOME. Every time I make it friends and family ask for the recipe.

kimen1369 2048866

Sep 25, 2012

This stuff is fabulouso:)

pennybrine 9993617

Aug 28, 2012

Made this according to the recipe and it was a hit! I made it again but had to alter the ingredients a bit by using gluten-free graham crackers. Again it was delicious, and tasted basically the same as it did using the honey grahams. This will be a holiday dessert staple for us!

pwesleyrp 5805366

Jan 13, 2013

Thanks for the GF idea

TDFLM 5169464

Aug 17, 2012

If you are going to make this it is best to have a GOOD icing. I am so sorry to see that your recipe calls for yucky canned stuff!!!!! To make this even better use Cocoa powder, powdered sugar, coffee, and butter. It is wam and melted, soft and flows over the top layer of graham crachers and gets a bit hard :) It is a good thing!

Spaghetti Kid

Sep 01, 2012

What are the measurements for the homemade frosting? Ingred. sounds good! Thanks

royalrose1225 7480149

Oct 16, 2012

I would like to what amounts of ingredients there is to make this choc. frosting. It sure sounds a lot better.

aprilarlady 2371306

Jan 11, 2016

1 stick butter, softened. 2-3 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tblsp coca, 1 tsp pure vanilla, and 1/2 C strongly brewed coffee. Put all ingredients except the coffee in a big bowl and using either an electric mixer or your stand mixer beat at medium speed adding a tablespoon of the strongly brewed coffee at a time until the frosting is the right spreading or pouring consistency. I have used this frosting on chocolate cakes for years. I got it from my mother and it is delicious!! For a yummy mocha frosting on something, use the same recipe, but leave out the cocoa. Enjoy!

JudyTrudy

Oct 16, 2012

there is a good chocolate frosting recipe on the side of your hershey's cocoa can. Also, substitute chocolate grahams if you are a chocoholic.

Iva

Jul 14, 2012

This is one of my old time favorites. My mom used to make this all the time. Now I enjoy making this.

wineglass

Jul 10, 2012

can't wait to make. we don't enjoy graham crackers so will make with slices of yellow cake!! Easy Boston Cream Pie!

lorie565

Jul 09, 2012

This was really good... I have made it 3 times since it was posted a few weeks ago.... the last time I made it i did the chocolate on 2 layers instead of the one... and Yummy!! thanks Mr Food for a very simple easy to make dessert...

Chef 7215875

Jul 04, 2012

This one didn't 'send' my family (only Mr. Food recipe that didn't, have some real family favorites from the OOH man!). BUT - the pudding mixed with frozen whipped topping did! Gave me some great ideas to use other flavors for just that combo, too! Thanks!

denise333

Jul 01, 2012

i made this last week and shared it with my neighbors and even the neighbor's grandson. he couldn't get enough of it. he's 23. my son is 11 and he fell in love with it!!!!

llroetken 1537876

Jun 26, 2012

I use to make this all the time, than lost recipe, so glad to get another one.

jenniferparties

Jun 16, 2012

Wow! this looks like a really easy no bake cake. What an idea Mr. Food!! Plus I love that I can use sugar-free jello pudding and make it for my diabetic family members.

lindaz4077 9647560

Jun 02, 2012

This is one of my favorites! I love to make it with my little granddaughters, they're so proud of themselves when it's served!! Delicious and so easy!

Happy Gal

May 26, 2012

My 15 year old son LOVES this cake!! He always ask me to make this for his b/day cake.I dont use choc frosting on top,I think that would be way too sweet.I use Choc instant pudding the (jell-o brand) try it you'll will love it. btw you can not eat it right a way it needs to be refigerated for 2 hour or more.Enjoy!!

LisaL

May 10, 2012

I made this and it was soooo good! The only thing is that it was a mess when I was cutting it.It was falling apart and the filling oozing out of everywhere , it wasn't firm at all like the video has them all nice and cut up. I made it the day before so it was plenty of time for it to set. Did I do something wrong? Is my refrigerator setting too low maybe? should I put it in the freezer? Any suggestions.

blnmoni1 7156579

May 22, 2012

Lisa, I make this all the time for my hubby & boys. I find the key to this is to refridgerate overnight. The graham crakers need time to soften up. I also microwave my icing for up to 30 sec. It makes it so much easier to spread without moving the top layer of graham crakers all over. Hope this helps. Monica

dogtails3 8154652

Apr 09, 2012

Best desseert I was served at Easter - can't wait to make it myself yummy

imagestallahassee

Feb 23, 2012

This is a delicious and remarkably easy "company grade" dessert to make. Best made a day ahead so the graham crackers can soften. Yum!

empikey 8166658

Feb 03, 2012

Love this recipe. I have been making this as well but I use chocolate graham crackers instead. We love it!!

kathy06521 8121201

Jan 24, 2012

My family has been making this for over 50 years. It's called IceBox Cake. I sometimes make this using Banana Pudding. Place 1 layer from graham cracker crust; then a layer of banana pudding, a layer of sliced bananas, another layer of pudding & finish top with crushed graham cracker crumbs. Yummy... Or a layer of crackers, then layer of chocolate pudding, layer of crackers, then layer of vanilla pudding, & top with layer or crushed crackers. Use your imagination. I do every week that I make this.

kathy06521 8121201

Jan 24, 2012

My family has been making this for over 50 years. It's called IceBox Cake. I sometimes make this using Banana Pudding. Place 1 layer from graham cracker crust; then a layer of banana pudding, a layer of sliced bananas, another layer of pudding & finish top with crushed graham cracker crumbs. Yummy... Or a layer of crackers, then layer of chocolate pudding, layer of crackers, then layer of vanilla pudding, & top with layer or crushed crackers. Use your imagination. I do every week that I make this.

sandyfoote1 1506148

Jan 20, 2012

I made it and "WOW". I'm speechless !!!

wessica6 0911746

Jan 17, 2012

cant wait to try it making it for my dads birthday!

ladyireland

Jan 13, 2012

DEEEELISH! I microwaved the frosting just to make it easier to spread and then refrigerated it for the frosting to set.

sandyfoote1 1506148

Jan 24, 2012

that was a great idea. It works

diankllr 2673424

Jan 12, 2012

If you mix cool whip in with the chocolate frosting it makes it easy to spread.

fantasticooper

Jan 09, 2012

I made this to serve with my pies for thankgiving (more kid oriented). it was gone before anything else. Eveyone loved this dessert!!

rhporter 6101315

Jan 09, 2012

I have been making this for 20 years but I cook my choclate icing, the canned icing is just not as good as the cooked.

b24bel 6385083

Jan 06, 2012

Does someone have an idea what can the graham crackers be substituted with? No baking of course.

nlthom 2541411

Jan 09, 2012

Nilla Wafers are good too.

annehubbard 5404146

Jan 04, 2012

Fabulous cake, and try hot fudge (not syrup) topping instead of cake frosting. It's to die for! Be sure to micro-wave a few seconds, then pour over cake and spread with spatula.

ysweet

Dec 07, 2011

I have had this before and it is delicious. I have also tried different variations and it's always so.....good! Heating the frosting in the microwave for about 20 - 25 seconds makes the frosting ready to pour and thus it is even easier to make.

namb1962

Dec 06, 2011

My mother and her mother have been making this cake for as long as I can rember but we call it ICEBOX Cake.

sbwebb134 2433740

Dec 04, 2011

This is soooo good and easy. I have made it muliple times for the family and to take to church.

hmh1120 2522431

Nov 29, 2011

I love this recipe. I've used chocolate grahams and chocolate pudding and that is very good too.

zeranguel 5204261

Nov 20, 2011

I am a 76 year old male. Last week I made your Choclate Eclair Cake, and a friend of mine's 18 year old son had some of the cake and said that it was the best cake that he had eaten in his whole life. I think that this cake is a definite winner. Mister Z.

tands46 6291542

Nov 12, 2011

Does anyone have the recipe for a Ho-Ho Cake? The recipe I have calls for 1 cup of shortening in the filling as well as flour....I do not care for it. I am wondering if someone has a better recipe for the filling.

nanagramms3 1728050

Nov 07, 2011

I have had this recipe for many years and my family always loves it; however, the original recipe does not call for chocolate frosting.

jofox61 4573683

Sep 23, 2011

Try pistachio pudding and cream cheese icing. It'll blow you away

tonyarae001 5596458

Sep 18, 2011

Could you use a yellow cake and slice it in layers ?

arringtont13

Sep 06, 2012

Yes, then it would be like Boston Cream Pie!

dcote10 3549814

Sep 17, 2011

I've had this recipe for over 25 years! It is good, tastes wonderful and remember, you've GOT to make it the day before, or very early in the morning. It sitting in the fridge for at least 8 hours is the key to this great dessert!

rhporter 6101315

Jan 09, 2012

I agree....I, too, have been making it for years and years and I cook a simple choclate icing and pour over it when the icing has cooled a little....

joycleve 6611156

Sep 14, 2011

I made this for our monthly meeting and there was none left. They raved about it . It's extremely easy to make and so Delicious .. Thanks Mr. Food For making me look good !!!

judyoscoda 2269922

Sep 13, 2011

My husband has demanded I make this cake once a week

kasa

Sep 12, 2011

I made this and my family loved it.

Effey

Sep 12, 2011

made this for labor day , and it was so yummy , and easy , thanks, i will be making it again and again

msmudzinski 8355651

Sep 11, 2011

I have made this many times and found that if you put the container of frosting (minus the foil covering) into the microwave for about 20 seconds, you can just pour it over the top.

rehead

Sep 11, 2011

i've made this dessert, and it is FAST, EASY, and DELICIOUS!!! As my grandkids would say," IT's the bomb!

momtoter37 7134982

Sep 10, 2011

I first heard of this recipe from Paula Dean. I've made it many many times. It's SO easy & everyone's favorite.

bjjams49 7777785

Sep 10, 2011

I so happy my wife made this for the family, we were all amazed how GOOD it was, she used low fat and sugar free products and it didn't last long in our house.

drewesphyllis 1507712

Sep 10, 2011

Terrific recipe, and I added to it......I added a can of crushed pineapple and its juice to the pudding mixes, and then folded in the cool whip. IN addition, after laying down the first layer of crackers, I added a layer of sliced bananas, (dipped in a little lemon juice to preserve their texture/color, and then the pudding, and repeated those layers. After frosting it with the chocolate frosting, I added chopped pecans to the top. MmmmmmGood! Thanks for another wonderful recipe to add to my repetoire!

jocismom 0141708

Sep 10, 2011

OMG this looks so good. It looks like you can change the flavors by changing the puddings. Good thing "food stamp" recipes are most likely to be easy and delicious. That's what I look for. Don't tend to like the "fancy"ones much.

ditaian 7602518

Sep 10, 2011

The Chocolate Eclair Cake is a 10 plus. It was a hit at our Labor Day cookout. I used chocolate graham crackers, and it was yummy! So easy to make too. Sooooo Good! Thank You, and keep the yummy recipe's coming.

Chef 1012652

Sep 03, 2011

This is THE best Ever!!!! My husband Loved it! You made me proud!!! Thanks!

pateavenson 8283110

Sep 02, 2011

FOOD STAMP INDEED, don't knock what you have not tried...This is very much like an ice box cake from the 60's and I have made a similar one several times, always to rave reviews. I sometimes use chocolate chip cookies in place of the graham crackers with real whipping cream if I think I can ignore the calories and let set overnight. Chilling is very important One other way is to make and freeze............so light and refreshing

Gngyr

Sep 02, 2011

The "Food Stamp Cookery" comment was totally uncalled for!! There are some pathetic people who find fault with EVERYTHING in an effort to try to make themselves look superior to others! Well, it only makes them look inferior!! This recipe looks wonderful and I intend to make it this weekend!!

gedek2007 6859996

Sep 02, 2011

I have been making this for years. A family favorite.

wittymomma

Sep 01, 2011

This is just absolutely AMAZING! SO easy but it tastes like you worked on it for hours!! SO GOOD!! My whole family loved it! we will be trying it with banana Pudding here soon as well!! TY For this recipe!!

joycleve 6611156

Aug 27, 2011

All I can say to that idiot who made the comment about Food Stamps is this::::: What goes around Comes around ! and I hope it comes around to you real soon... You must have a Silver Spoon in your mouth.. Get a Life and don't pick on someone who you may need help from someday ... .I hope I'm that person, cause I Will Deny You !!! This is a Great Recipe !!!

rgriffi3 2665676

Aug 27, 2011

Just made this for a potluck luncheon yesterday. Nothing was left but scrapings around the edge of the pan. This is definitely a keeper. Right up there with 'Two Minute Hawaiian Pie' and 'Million Dollar Pound Cake'!!

TxWildflower

Aug 27, 2011

I've been making this for years, and it's a super-easy (although it tastes like you worked for hours) family favorite. My son requests it every year as his "birthday cake." One tip, though: I always heat the frosting (I use chocolate fudge flavor) so that it pours on & is much easier to spread. I've also added shredded coconut and just a bit of coconut extract for a bit of a different twist, and it went over pretty well.

LadyMichigan

Aug 27, 2011

Sounds like a easy desert that would look like you fussed a lot. As for the "food stamp" comment. I agree how RUDE and UNKIND remember what goes around comes around you may someday be grateful for the safety net of food stamps to feed yourself or your family. And if you are one of the lucky ones who have tons of extra cash donate to your local food pantry. Children are going hungry.

arlenewhitfield 0268947

Aug 27, 2011

"Food stamp cookery?" HOW RUDE!!! You just might be there one day.

drozdibob 7537844

Aug 27, 2011

shame on you with the comment "food stamp cuisine". These are the kind of fun recipes that get passed out around the neighborhood because Mrs. Jones brought it to the 4th of July party or your cousin Sheila made it for the family reunion and all the aunts thought it was clever. Thank God we have always managed, even in times of my husband's furlough in steel & rail in the 80's and not had to count on food stamps. Many families now in this country do not have a choice and your comment is so demeaning. Sure this recipe is not nouveau cuisine, but it doesn't cleaim to be! Lighten up, will ya? And leave your derogatory comments behind! ps I have had this before and it is tasty!

mreed918 1749646

Aug 27, 2011

I usually love the recipes I get from MrFood, but this is a prime example of "food stamp cookery." COOL WHIP??? Did I try it? No! Why would I? It sounds nasty.

hellocc

Jan 09, 2012

this is so sad that people continue to respond to the person who mentioned food stamps. For one thing, we have no idea what this person is going thru in their life, how can we react to someone unless we have walked in their shoes and yes, i am sure we all have made some comment that we are sorry for as we matured or got healtier. Everyone is hurting in one way or another, lets try to take the time to either ignore the cmment, or understand that this person has to be hurting in one way or another. Looking at someone with the eyes of love instead of judgement can change many many many people/hearts. can we agree, this site is here to make comments about what they liked or disliked or changed about the recipe not to get into a war about other comments made. have a happy day, smile at someone it might be the only smile they have seen in a long time.. and yes this cake is very yummy, thanks

Dendy2

May 02, 2014

To Mr. Ed (that should be your "name") Cause you sure are a horse's @$$!

charlesg 6637323

Aug 25, 2011

I really liked this recipe. Very easy to make, but be sure to chill the 8 hours to firm the filling and let the crackers soften, or you'll get a gloppy mess trying to remove a slice. The only change I made was using real whipped cream rather than a 'topping' (1 pint of whipping cream); why serve the fake stuff to friends and family?

Trishr98 4375108

Aug 09, 2011

This was easy to make but, It didn't go over as well as I hoped. I missed read the cool whip. I must have used the 8oz . nnot the 12oz. It wasn't all that GREAT...I did use the Fudge frosting . It just didn't have the I don't know what.

juliaisjak 1291750

Aug 08, 2011

This cake was pleasantly easy to make and delicious! Everyone came back for seconds and this is my husbands new favorite.

cpabride 7823968

Aug 06, 2011

This is a great recipe, took it to a cookout and got rave reviews...but then anything I ever make from Mr. Food gets rave reviews!!!!!

kenrun13

Aug 05, 2011

This must be a really old recipe! Where do you find a 12 oz Cool Whip? We've only seen 8 oz & 16 oz sizes for years now! This is easy to make & tasty!

soccercraz 3328033

Aug 04, 2011

this was so easy to make and now im probably gonna make it all the time!

Chef 1012652

Aug 04, 2011

No comment on the article, which I'm sure is delicious, I do not like your new format! The other one is much better! Thanks

pka448 6261426

Aug 03, 2011

This recipe was easy I'm proud of myself, instead of chocolate frostng i use creamy fudge frosting Yum Yum. Chocolate eclair cake is so good & easy i will use this desert for an family event that will blow them away.

w8koqs1st 4843692

Aug 01, 2011

Add sliced banana to the middle layers with the pudding. Really tasty.

dmlb

Aug 01, 2011

I use sanders hot fudge topping. And just pour it on . The best ever.YUM

rjreiser1

Aug 01, 2011

Also freeze before serving for a real treat.

madamviv 8525040

Aug 01, 2011

also try using chocolate pudding instead of vanilla. A true chocolate eclair cake

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