Sunday, May 8, 2011

Quick and Easy Eclair Cake

Not long ago, on allrecipes.com I discovered the recipe of a delicious dessert that can be quickly made with only few ingredients. The recipe proved to be very handy in the situations when I didn’t have time to bake a real cake and didn’t feel like going to the store to buy one.

The cake can be made in less than thirty minutes, but it needs to be chilled in the fridge for a few hours.

The recipe suggests making the cake in a baking pan, but I actually make mine on a big dish. And if I have raspberries or strawberries at hand, I decorate the cake with them.

eclair cake recipe

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker squares
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk.

Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.

Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan. Cover, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

I am joining the following link parties:

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle,
Mouthwatering Monday @ A Southern Fairy Tale,
Tasty Tuesday @ 33 Shades of Green,
Made from Scratch Tuesday @ From Mess Hall to Bistro,
Tuesdays at the Table @ All the Small Stuff,
Two Maids a Baking @ Two Maids a Milking,
Foodie Friday @ Designs by Gollum.

20 comments:

Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...

Oh my, that looks really good!

Betty said...

Oooo Yummy! Hope you had a Happy Mothers Day!

Jill said...

Looks delicious! I think I just gained a couple pounds looking at it! ;)

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Hi Olga,
Sounds creamy and yummy:-)
I hope you enjoyed a lovley Mothers Day.
Hugs,
Bella

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Good morning, Olga!

The dessert looks amazing! I like how you made it right on the serving pate ~ so pretty!

Erica (Irene) said...

Hi Olya... this dessert is too die for. I make something similar to this. I try and make it when I have compnay over so I won't eat it all myself..... thanks for sharing your recipe and your photo is beautiful.
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Wicked! The strawberries make it look pretty too! I missed your cheese puffs somehow. I'll have to try those. I hope you enjoyed Mother's Day!

Masha said...

Thank you for the recipe! That cake looks amazing. It is a wonder you find time to bake such creations and write your blog when you have two young boys to take care of - you must be super-efficient.

Betty said...

Two of my favorite things chocolate and strawberries. I must make this, it looks so pretty and yummy. Thanks for sharing.

Sara said...

My mom made this when I was growing up - I loved it!!! I will have to try it myself soon!

Miz Helen said...

Hi Olga,
What a beautiful cake, I would really love it. Thank you for sharing and have a great week!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

Olga,
I'll bet this cake tastes really good, and it is easy to make.

Unknown said...

This looks wonderful! Would love for you to link it up to Two Maids a Baking!!

http://twomaidsamilking.blogspot.com

Sheila said...

Olga - your cake will find a spot in my recipe file - easy and impressive looking! I like your new header!

Amy said...

This sounds easy and delicious! What more can a girl ask for? No bake cake? I'm jumping right in. I love the way you decorate the cake. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Amy
http://utry.it

Mindy said...

It's so pretty! I'm stopping in from Tasty Tuesday.

The Fajdich Times said...

That looks amazing.........:)

Dreamgoddess said...

My goodness, that looks scrumptious! I have got to try this recipe.

Patricia @ ButterYum said...

I discovered that recipe too, and from the same site!! I tweak it with homemade whipped cream and chocolate frosting, and it's always a crowd pleaser.

Anonymous said...

YUM!! Looks amazing...dont you just love fresh strawberries? This would be perfect for my Foodie Friday linky party - stop by this week and link up!

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