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Chocolate Eclair Cake

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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
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Christina Hitchcock

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter - 1-stick
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 oz pkgs. Vanilla Instant Pudding - 3.4
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese - softened (room temperature)
  • 1 oz container Cool Whip - 12
  • 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: 13% | Calcium: 9.1% | Iron: 4.6%
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Comments

  1. Ani says

    This is a dessert my Mom and Aunt made all the time while I was growing up. It is wonderful! We actually melted chocolate chips with a little shortening to put on top which gave it a little more texture. It’s great!

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  2. Danielle says

    New follower here – I love the setup of this blog!
    And oh my, this looks delicious! My kiddos will be happy with you this week, I think. 😉

    Reply

  4. Allie says

    Wish I had this right now! Looks yummy. Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can’t wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

    Reply

  7. Vanessa says

    Good timing on this one! This would be a perfect V Day dessert. Thanks so much for linking it up to Inspiration Friday this week! I’m glad you found us over at our new location and I hope we will see you coming back again! 🙂
    Vanessa

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  8. Hazel I Moon says

    Ohooo this recipe must be saved by me and made soon!
    For sure this is different and sounds simple to make. Thanks for going through all your files and finding this to share with us.!

    Reply

  9. Bella says

    Oh, wow, I love the concept of your blog. Lucky for us, you do all the testing, lol. Well, I love eclairs, and making a cake out of it, just sounded way to good to pass up.

    Thanks for the recipe!!! This looks fantastic. Excited about your new party, make sure to come link it up in my directory on my blog, so I can come link up. I love cooking, and have some KEEPERS.

    I would LOVE if you came to link up to my party **Amaze me August** I am trying to reach 100 linkups, and then I will have a special giveaway, something made my me, lol. I’m pretty excited!!!

    Oh and just in case you were curious, how I clean my stove, check this out, he he.
    Cleaning my stove with Shampoo

    Thanks a ton girl, and hope to see you soon!!!!

    Bella 🙂

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  10. christy says

    outside of your photo being gorgeous…this recipe looks delicious! i could use a slice or two right now. thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!

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    • Christina says

      Thanks, Christy! I’m sure my hubby will appreciate the compliment on the photo (he’s my resident photog!) Thanks for hosting the linky! 🙂

      Reply

  11. Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says

    Mmmmm…this recipe sounds absolutely divine. I saw your link-up at “Naturally Me Creations” and just had to come by to check it out!

    Your newest follower,
    Jenn/Rook No. 17

    Reply

    • Christina says

      Welcome, Jenn! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit often! I’m now following your site too — it’s awesome! 🙂

      Reply

  13. Jo says

    OK!…gotta go get my fix on,I’m a chocoholic!…thing I’ll go make a chocolate treat like this, and double duty with some hot chocolate,yum!
    ~JO

    Reply

  20. Michele says

    New follower from WEDS Hop. I couldn’t believe it when I saw this recipe on your blog. My mother has been making this for 40 + years & her mother used to make it to…small world. Bringing back lots of great memories. I love your blog. Looking forward to trying some new recipes.
    Thanks
    Michele

    http://www.musings-by-michele.com

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    • Christina says

      Thanks for the kind words, Michele! This is really a great recipe — I’m so glad it was shared with me at my shower! I’m now following you too! 🙂

      Reply

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