eclair cake

(1 RATING)
59 Pinches
Jonesboro, GA
Updated on Oct 26, 2010

I got this recipe from my Aunt Diane. I can not recall an occasion where there was ever any left over. Now that I have grown up and moved away, this has been added to my collection of holiday recipes of must haves!

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Ingredients

  • ECLAIR FILLING
  • - butter
  • - graham crackers
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 boxes (small) instant jell-o french vanilla pudding
  • 8 ounces cool whip
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make eclair cake

  • Step 1
    Butter 9x13 Pyrex dish then cover bottom with 1 layer of Graham Crackers
  • Step 2
    In a seperate bowl, mix 2 small packages of instant Jell-O French Vanilla Pudding. Add 3 cups Milk and beat until thick. FOLD in 8oz of Cool Whip
  • Step 3
    Spoon and spread 1/2 mixuture over crackers
  • Step 4
    Put another layer of crackers and remaining pudding
  • Step 5
    Top with another layer of crackers and begin making topping.
  • Step 6
    TOPPING-Bring to a boil the powdered sugar, milk, salt and cocoa powder for 1 minute.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
  • Step 8
    Beat until butter melts.
  • Step 9
    Spread on top of crackers
  • Step 10
    Chill for several hours before serving. (Best when served the next day)

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