Description
Lemon Eclair Cake is a bright, creamy no-bake dessert layered with graham crackers, lemon pudding, whipped topping, and smooth lemon frosting. Chilled until soft and cake-like, it is a refreshing make-ahead treat perfect for gatherings and warm-weather desserts.
Ingredients
14.4 ounces graham crackers
3 cups cold whole milk
6.8 ounces instant lemon pudding mix
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
32 ounces premade lemon frosting
15 lemon slices, optional garnish
1 to 2 fresh mint leaves per slice, optional garnish
Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line the bottom of the dish with whole graham crackers, using about 9 crackers for the first layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold milk and instant lemon pudding mix. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until the pudding begins to thicken.
- Fold the thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully combined.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly on top.
- Add a final layer of graham crackers.
- Remove the lids and foil seals from the lemon frosting containers and microwave the frosting for 45 seconds. Stir until smooth, then pour and spread evenly over the top graham cracker layer.
- Cover and chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Slice into 15 servings and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
For a milder lemon flavor, substitute vanilla pudding and add fresh lemon zest.
A thin layer of lemon curd can be added between layers for extra citrus flavor.
Use less frosting or extra whipped topping for a lighter finish.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This dessert is best served chilled and is not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
