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Chocolate Eclair Cake (Amish Recipe)

An easy-to-make layered dessert with graham crackers, pudding, and chocolate frosting. Great dessert for a potluck meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigerate 5 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 20 servings
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (14 oz.) box graham crackers (3 pkgs.)
  • 2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed (or heavy whipped cream - see post above)

Frosting:

  • 6 Tbsp. butter (softened)
  • 6 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. Karo Syrup
  • 1/4 c. milk

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, beat instant pudding and milk until smooth. Gently stir in the thawed Cool Whip and mix to combine.
    2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding mix, 3 1/2 c. milk, 1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip, thawed (or heavy whipped cream - see post above)
  • In another bowl, mix and beat frosting ingredients until creamy and smooth. And if it seems too thick add a bit more milk or a Tbsp. of oil.
    6 Tbsp. butter (softened), 6 Tbsp. cocoa powder, 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 tsp. Karo Syrup, 1/4 c. milk
  • Arrange a layer of crackers into the bottom of a 9x13" dish. Spread half of the pudding over the top. Then put another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding. Then cover the top with another layer of crackers. (It goes like this: crackers, pudding, crackers, pudding, crackers.)
    1 (14 oz.) box graham crackers (3 pkgs.)
  • Carefully spread the frosting over the top of the last layer of crackers. (If you prefer, you can refrigerate the dish for a while before frosting.)
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
  • Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 or 6 days.

Notes

You can use homemade pudding for this recipe. And you can add an extra layer of crackers and pudding. (If you add an extra layer, you will need another package of crackers and more pudding.)
Instant French vanilla pudding works great too.
For more dessert variations, top the pudding and crackers with 2 cans of your favorite pie filling (cherry is yummy!). Or use lemon pudding and top it with blueberry pie filling.
 
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Amish Eclair Dessert Recipe, Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe, Chocolate Eclair Dessert with homemade frosting
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