Best 5 Eclair Cake With Chocolate Ganache Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delectable éclair cake with a rich and indulgent chocolate ganache frosting. This classic French pastry is sure to impress your friends and family with its layers of delicate choux pastry, filled with a creamy custard, and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. With careful attention to detail and the right ingredients, you can easily master this delightful dessert and enjoy a taste of Parisian elegance in your own home. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this irresistible treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE



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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

2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) package chocolate graham crackers
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

ECLAIR CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GANACHE



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A delicious, creamy filling on top of a light choux pastry gets glazed with a rich chocolate ganache. This dessert sounds fancy but it is so easy to make and it's a definite crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Laney Jane

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
½ cup butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a mixing bowl in the freezer to chill.
  • Combine the water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the flour. Cook and stir until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Spread the dough evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Bake the pastry in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. (The dough will rise and make a boat shape, but should drop as it cools.) Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the freezer and pour in 2 cups of cold whipping cream. Whip until the cream thickens, about 1 minute; stir in the confectioners' sugar and the vanilla extract. Continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Refrigerate the whipped cream while you mix the pudding.
  • Pour the pudding mixes and the milk into a mixing bowl and stir until creamy. Fold in the whipped cream. Spread the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate.
  • Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Bring 1 cup of cream almost to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to soften for 1 minute. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly to thicken, about 10 minutes. Pour the ganache over the cream filling, spreading to cover the entire surface. Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 160.5 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/3 cups Hershey's chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces good semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Candied violets or edible gold leaf, for decoration (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Don't overbeat, or the cake will be tough.
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until just set in the middle. Don't overbake! Let cool thoroughly in the pan.
  • For the ganache, cook the heavy cream, chocolate chips, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the cake upside down on a wire rack and pour the glaze evenly over the top, making sure to cover the entire cake and sides. You can tilt the rack to smooth the glaze. Decorate with candied violets, if desired, or gently crumble the gold leaf and place it on the center of the cake. Do not refrigerate.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE



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Here's to that chocolate fix we all need! I use cream in both the filling and glaze of this beautiful dessert. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GANACHE:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. Combine buttermilk and sour cream. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. , Pour into two greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a small mixing bowl; chill until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Chill until mixture achieves spreading consistency. , For ganache, in a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Gradually add cream; heat until just warmed. Chill until slightly thickened., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Slowly pour ganache over top of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE



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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

5 1/8 ounces large box vanilla instant pudding mix
2 3/4 cups milk
0.5 (1 lb) box chocolate graham cracker
5 1/8 ounces large box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 3/4 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, divided
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
6 -8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli is wonderful)

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:

  • For the perfect éclair cake, use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, fresh cream, and good-quality chocolate.
  • Make sure to chill the éclair dough before baking. This will help to prevent the dough from spreading too much in the oven.
  • When making the chocolate ganache, use a high-quality chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa solids. This will give the ganache a rich and decadent flavor.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the éclair dough.
  • To make the éclair cake ahead of time, bake the éclairs and make the ganache up to 2 days in advance. Assemble the cake just before serving.

Conclusion:

Éclair cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its delicate éclair pastry, creamy chocolate filling, and rich chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give éclair cake a try!

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