Chocolate Eclair Cake recipe
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Chocolate Eclair Cake

This is a family favorite which was perfected by my mother years ago. It is as they say... "Mmm, Mmm, Good!"

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Servings: 12 Servings
Total Time (median): 3 : 00 Active Time: 1 : 15

Ingredients

-- CAKE --

-- FILLING --

  • 2 pkgs. (3.5 oz) French Vanilla Instant Pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip

-- TOPPING --


Preparation

To Make Cake: Bring water, butter and salt to boil until butter is melted. Add flour all at once and mix rapidly with wooden spoon. Stir until a ball forms that leaves the sides of pan. Lower heat and continue stirring for 2 to 3 minutes to dry dough. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, beat thoroughly after each addition until completely smooth. Spread in an ungreased 10- by 15-inch baking pan. Bake for 35 min. at 400 degrees F. Mixture will puff up the sides of the pan while in the oven. When removed from the oven, prick bubbles with fork. Let cool.

To Make Filling: Mix pudding as directed. Blend in milk and softened cream cheese. Beat thoroughly. Spread pudding/cream cheese mixture over the baked, cooled eclair dough. Spread Cool Whip over pudding mixture.

To Make Chocolate Syrup Topping: Melt chocolate chips and butter. Add confectioners sugar and milk alternately until a thin glaze forms. Pour or drizzle over Cool Whip. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.


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Chocolate Eclair Cake Reviews

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This works perfectly for large groups and satisfies many different tastes.

dye175dye175 :  : review posted 6w 6d ago.


Regular eclairs are a little difficult and time-consuming to make. This simple cake makes for a delicious substitute without all the fuss!

sgrishkasgrishka :  : review posted 1y 6w 5d ago.


This recipe is great and people will think your an amazing cook after one bite. Easy to make, very tasty anyone can make this recipe and look like a wizard in the kitchen.

msgizzymsgizzy :  : review posted 1y 16w 3d ago.


NannygeoNannygeo : : 0:10 total time : 0:10 active time : review posted 1y 31w 1d ago.


Besides the fabulous taste, the best thing about this dessert is the texture -- the cake is slightly chewy and the filling and topping are fluffy and creamy smooth. If you like more chocolate, you can double the topping...

sgrishkasgrishka :  : review posted 1y 50w 5d ago.


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sgrishkasgrishka : : 3:00 total time : 1:15 active time : review posted 1y 50w 5d ago.


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sgrishkasgrishka : : 3:00 total time : 1:15 active time : review posted 2y 43w 4d ago.


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