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Chocolate Eclair Cake

Chocolate Eclair Cake

Published: February 3, 2014 Last Updated: December 3, 2020

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If you are looking for a dessert that is light, delicious and super easy to make, then look no further!  This Chocolate Eclair Cake fits the bill!

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Chocolate Eclair Cake

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, dessert, easy dessert
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter - 1-stick
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 3.4 oz packages instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese - room temperature
  • 1 12 oz container frozen whipped topping - thawed
  • Chocolate syrup for drizzling
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Eclair Base

  • Bring the water, butter and salt to boil until butter is melted.
  • Add the flour all at once and mix rapidly with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir until the mixture leaves the sides of pan and forms a ball.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until completely smooth.
  • Spread in an ungreased 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Crust will puff up the sides of the pan while in the oven.
  • When removed from the oven, prick bubbles with a fork. Let cool.

Filling

  • Use an electric mixer to beat the pudding mix, milk and softened cream cheese together until thoroughly blended.
  • Spread pudding mixture over the baked and cooled eclair crust.
  • Spread Cool Whip over pudding mixture.
  • Drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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Comments

  1. danielle says

    April 9, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I dont know when the last time I had an eclair was – i think i need this to satisfy my craving. Thanks so much for sharing this at the Friday Frenzy!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer Dawn says

    April 8, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. (pinning!)

    Reply
  3. Erin @ Making Memories says

    April 5, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    I would eat this entire cake. It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  4. Cara @ Raising Kinley says

    April 5, 2014 at 2:34 am

    Oh my gosh! Where has this cake been all my life?! I can’t wait to make his recipe over and over again…thanks for sharing on Made From Pinterest’s Super Saturday Party 🙂 Consider me hooked on your blog from here on out! I’ve gotta check out that BLT pasta recipe for sure…

    Reply
  5. Vicki Lesage says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:44 am

    Looks delicious! I have a similar recipe but it’s not as elegant-looking. Yours looks easy but so much prettier!

    Reply
  6. Adam says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Chocolate eclair in cake form! I must be dreaming!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Nope. Not dreaming! Pure bliss! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Becca from ItsYummi! says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    This sounds delicious, Christina! I found you through the Wonderful Wednesday link party. Hope you’ll stop over at my blog and see what I cooked up!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 2, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      I’ll definitely stop by! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    April 1, 2014 at 11:34 am

    This looks yummy..saw you on the table for seven link up. Great idea

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 2, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      THanks so much! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Breanne Smith says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:08 am

    This is a recipe my friend Daisy makes and it is Divine. I had to Google it because she moved out of state before I remembered to get the recipe and I want to make it now! One extra thing she always does that I think is a must…she adds fresh sliced Strawberries. Oh my goodness. I am going to follow your blog. I am constantly making new recipes. I too have several absolutely amazing keeps. When I tell people that I never really cook the same thing twice 5/7 days a week. They look at me like I only have one eye! But I absolutely love to cook. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      June 27, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Fresh strawberries seem like a great addition! Thanks for sharing! (:

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    March 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Found you on pinterest & am making this tonight for our family reunion tomorrow! Can’t wait to sneak a taste 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 12, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      I hope you liked it as much as we do! 🙂 It’s always a huge hit!

      Reply
  11. Susan with Permanent Posies says

    April 4, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Hello Christina. My name is Susan and I am a recipe addict too. Your eclair cake looks divine. Might I say I am a foodie too?
    I have a blog link-up and I would love it if you would share your recipe. Here is the link, if you are interested:
    http://permanentposies.com/2011/04/meatballs-and-potatoes/

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 5, 2011 at 8:42 am

      All linked up! Thanks for the invite! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jerri says

    February 10, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    This looks wonderful! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! I’m featuring you this week! Come by and grab my featured button if you’d like one!

    Reply
  13. Krafty Kat says

    February 7, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    I just wanted you to know I featured your scrumptious looking cake tonight!

    Reply
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