Best 5 A Better Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipes
Indulge your sweet tooth with the ultimate chocolate eclair cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dessert combines the richness of chocolate with the airy lightness of eclairs, all wrapped up in a luscious cake that is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the secrets to creating a chocolate eclair cake that will leave your friends and family craving for more. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the baking techniques, we'll take you on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a pastry chef's paradise.
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NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
Chocolate graham crackers layered between creamy vanilla custard, topped with chocolate glaze. Very rich and habit forming. Everyone I have made this for has fallen in love with it!
Provided by Linda Rex
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and 3 cups milk; mix well. Fold in whipped topping and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
- In a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of graham crackers on the bottom of the dish.
- Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture over crackers, then top with graham crackers. Spread remaining pudding over crackers; top second pudding layer with another layer of crackers.
- To make topping: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/4 cup milk, cocoa and sugar and allow to boil for 1 minute; remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Mix well and cool.
- Pour sauce over graham cracker layer and refrigerate until set; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 385.3 mg, Sugar 49.7 g
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
This chocolate eclair cake takes the decadence of a classic pastry and turns it into a simple and delicious homemade dessert! This no-bake dessert is perfect for summertime.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding and the milk.
- Stir in the Cool Whip.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan with 7 graham crackers.
- Pour half of the pudding mix over the graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding.
- Pour the rest of the pudding mix over the crackers.
- Add one last layer of graham crackers on top.
- Remove the foil cover off the frosting container. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave. Use a knife to mix the frosting. This is to soften the frosting so it is easier to spread. You don't want it hot and totally melted, just softened so you can easily spread it.
- Spread the frosting over the graham crackers carefully.
- Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
My favorite person in the world, my second mom Patty, gave me this easy and delicious recipe. Its the best.
Provided by mspms
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 12h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine the milk and vanilla pudding according to directions on box. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Alternate the graham cracker and pudding layers up to the top of the pan. Cook the container of prepared frosting, uncovered in the microwave for 1 minute on half power. Pour over the top of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 287.2 mg, Sugar 29.2 g
A BETTER CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
This is the classic potluck dessert, but from scratch - SOOOOO much better! I got this from Cook's Country mag. I make the custard the night before, assemble in the morning and by afternoon, bliss...
Provided by NanciY
Categories Dessert
Time 8h10m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk milk in until smooth and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom with a rubber spatula over medium high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium low and cook, continuing to scrape bottom, until thick and large bubbles appear on the surface, 4-6 minutes. Off heat, whisk in butter and vanilla. Transfer pudding to a large bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the surface. Refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours or overnight.
- Stir water and gelatin together in a bowl and let sit until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Microwave until mixture is bubbling around the edges and gelatin dissolves, 15-30 seconds. Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, whip 2 cups cream on medium low speed until foamy, about a minute. Increase speed to high and whip until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add gelatin mixture and whip until stiff peaks form, about a minute more.
- Whisk one-third whipped cream into chilled pudding, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream, one scoop at a time until combined. Cover the bottom of a 13 X 9 inch baking dish with a layer of graham crackers, breaking the crackers as necessary to line the bottom of the pan. Top with half of the pudding mixture and another layer of graham crackers. Repeat with remaining pudding mixture and remaining graham crackers.
- Microwave chocolate chips, remaining 3/4 cup cream and corn syrup in a bowl, stirring occasionally until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Cool glaze to room temp, about 10 minutes.Cover graham crackers with glaze and refrigerate cake for 6 - 24 hours.
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
A twist on the regular version of Eclair cake. This makes up a lot. I made a smaller pan of the extra to keep at home to eat later. If you want more ganache on top then you can increase the amounts of whipping cream and chocolate chips. My daughter had the traditional eclair cake at a party and we modified it together. Must refrigerate for several hours for the graham crackers to soften up.
Provided by nascarmom
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make vanilla pudding with 2-3/4 cup milk
- Blend in 8 oz. of Cool Whip.
- Make chocolate pudding with 2-3/4 cup milk.
- Blend in remaining 8 oz. Cool Whip.
- Butter 9x13 pan.
- Place layer of graham crackers in bottom of pan.
- Top with vanilla pudding mixture.
- Place another layer of graham crackers on top of vanilla pudding.
- Top with chocolate pudding mixture.
- Top with another layer of graham crackers.
- Refrigerate a couple hours before frosting.
- Bring cream to simmer.
- Pour over chocolate chips in sturdy bowl.
- Whisk until melted and smooth.
- Pour over top layer of graham crackers
- Refrigerate overnight or for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 335.8, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 22.6, Protein 5.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%) and a smooth, rich flavor.
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature: This will help them to blend together more easily and create a smooth batter.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a pastry bag to fill the éclairs: This will help you to create neat and even fillings.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings: You can use chocolate chips, sprinkles, or even fresh fruit to decorate your cake.
Conclusion:
This chocolate éclair cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a rich chocolate cake, a creamy chocolate filling, and a chocolate glaze. The cake is then decorated with éclairs, which are filled with a chocolate mousse. This cake is sure to be a hit with chocolate lovers of all ages.
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