Cream Puff Crust Eclair Cake Recipe

Eclair cake is moist and sweet, made with vanilla filling, a buttery crust, and whipped cream topping. There are so many toppings to choose from and you will be amazed at how insanely soft and delicious this cake is! You can’t go wrong with cake! Switch up your dessert routine and try making butter pecan, pineapple, and glazed walnut butter cakes next!

Easy Eclair Cake Recipe

I live in a neighborhood with some amazing cooks. As soon as we moved into this area, they were bringing us fresh-baked bread, soups, and treats to welcome us. It is almost a little intimidating because there are so many great cooks! A few weeks ago, I was able to get a copy of our neighborhood recipes. All of the recipes in this cookbook are fabulous. This eclair cake recipe is especially delicious! I see eclair cake everywhere and knew I wanted to give this one a try! I love eclairs and wondered how close it would taste to the real deal. But honestly, after making it and taking one bite, it was one of the best desserts that I have put in my mouth! I think it’s because the crust was so light and flaky and tasted just like an eclair. Not to mention, the filling was the best! So creamy and delicious. There was a note in the book that said be prepared to serve seconds and not have any leftovers. I can confirm that this is true! It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion! And if you’re looking for more knockout dessert recipes, find my full list here!

Layered Eclair Cake Ingredients

I’ll admit that it was a little bit daunting when I saw an eclair cake recipe in the cookbook. I honestly figured there would be a ton of bizarre ingredients that I didn’t have. However, after reading through it, I found that it was surprisingly made of things I already had in my pantry and fridge! Most of these are pantry staples that you will already have on hand as well! Measurements for each ingredient can be found below in the recipe card.

Butter or Margarine: Salted or unsalted work, just adjust additional salt as needed.Flour: Adds structure to the crust. I used all-purpose flour!Water: Needed for adding moisture to the dough.Salt: Salt keeps your crust from tasting bland!Sugar: A little white sugar is a must for that perfect sweetness!Eggs: This will bind the crust together.Cream Cheese: Softened to easily combine for the filling.Vanilla Instant Pudding: Adds the perfect flavor and helps the filling to mix up smoothly.Milk: For adjusting the consistency of the filling and also adding creaminess.Cool Whip: For toppingOptional Toppings: Strawberry or banana slices and chocolate sauce for drizzling.

How to Make an Eclair Cake With Cream Puff Crust

This impressive cake takes less than an hour to make from start to finish! Trust me, it’s well worth it for a cake that tastes just like an eclair! It has top-notch bakery flavor! Follow these simple steps and you’ll have this creamy dessert baking in no time.

Allow to Set: I recommend refrigerating the cake for anywhere between 8-24 hours before serving. Good luck waiting… waiting is HARD!Crust: Use cinnamon or chocolate graham crackers in place of original OR even better, try vanilla wafers!Fresh Fruit: Add in a fruit layer to add a bit of freshness. I always like adding strawberries, but blueberries, raspberries, sliced bananas, and blackberries are delicious too!Filling: Add cream cheese to the pudding mixture for a thicker filling. Peanut butter added into the filling will also give you an extra stand-out flavor and thicker consistency. You can also experiment with other flavors of pudding like banana (and garnish with sliced banana to match).Make it Diet-Friendly: Use low-fat graham crackers, sugar-free pudding with skim milk and fat-free cool whip if you are wanting a guilt-free dessert option.Toppings: Chocolate or caramel drizzle is a must! I also love to sprinkle the frosting with things like chopped nuts, shaved chocolate, or oreo pieces.

In the Refrigerator: Wrap with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Your eclair cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.In the Freezer: If you want to cut clean squares of this cake, freeze before cutting. All of the ingredients freeze well, so wrap it tightly in foil and it will keep for up to two months. To serve, simply thaw the eclair cake out in refrigerator until it is able to be cut through with a knife.

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.