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Banana Pudding Eclair Cake

This Banana Pudding Eclair Cake is a no-bake delight! Creamy layers of banana and vanilla pudding with a chocolate frosting finish make it a perfect summer treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 1 3.25-oz box French vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 3.25-oz box banana instant pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 8-oz container Cool Whip, thawed
  • 7 to 8 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 16-oz can chocolate frosting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the French vanilla and banana instant pudding mixes. Pour in the 3 cups of milk and whisk together until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, which usually takes about 2 minutes.
  2. Once your pudding is ready, gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip. This will make your pudding light and fluffy, creating a wonderful texture for your cake.
  3. In your 9x13-inch baking dish, place a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom. You can break them as needed to fit the bottom of the dish.
  4. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the layer of graham crackers.
  5. Layer half of the sliced bananas over the pudding mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  6. Place another layer of graham crackers over the bananas, followed by the remaining pudding mixture and the rest of the banana slices.
  7. Top it off with a final layer of graham crackers, pressing them down gently.
  8. Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top layer of graham crackers. If the frosting is too thick, you can microwave it for a few seconds to make it easier to spread.
  9. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the graham crackers to soften.

Notes

  • Make sure to let the cake chill for at least 4 hours for the best texture.
  • Fresh graham crackers will give the best results, so avoid stale ones.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite fruits or toppings!