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Chocolate Cherry Eclair Cake
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Chocolate Cherry Eclair Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate-cherry-eclair-cake, chocolate-eclair-cake, eclair-cake-recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 429kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz package chocolate graham crackers
  • 3 3.4 oz boxes instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 10 oz jar sliced maraschino cherries, drained reserve 1/2 cup juice
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Chocolate Frosting:
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp pure almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Additional whipped topping and maraschino cherries with stems for garnishing optional

Instructions

  • Cherry Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whip together instant pudding mixes, milk, 1/2 cup reserved maraschino cherries juice and 1/2 tsp almond extract. Whip with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Mix in 8 oz whipped topping and sliced maraschino cherries by hand.
  • Assemble: In a 13 x 9-inch baking dish arrange one layer of chocolate graham crackers side by side. Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers spread from side to side.
  • Repeat layers with another layer of chocolate graham crackers and remaining pudding. Spread evenly. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
  • Chocolate Frosting: In a heavy bottomed saucepan melt together butter, cream and cocoa powder cooking over medium heat stirring constantly just until combined and the cocoa powder has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 tsp almond extract.
  • Using a hand mixer, gradually add the powdered sugar beating on medium speed until smooth. Pour over the top layer of graham crackers. Spread evenly.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish the top with additional whipped topping and maraschino cherries, if desired. Store chilled.

Notes

1 (14.0 oz) box of graham crackers includes 3 individual packages. Use one for each layer, breaking when needed to fit the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg