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The Original Eclair Cake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Moxie2burn / All my dishes 1 year, 5 months ago I was taught how to make this cake the original way - using no salt saltine crackers instead of graham crackers. In this dessert, the softened crackers taste - and look - like pastry - much closer to an actual eclair. I find graham crackers too heavy... More Prep:15m Cook:480m Servings:14	Moxie2burn
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Ingredients

2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups milk

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (16 ounce) box UNSALTED saltine crackers

1 (16 ounce) package prepared DARK chocolate frosting

Directions

In a large bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix and milk; fold in whipped topping.

Spread a SMALL amount of the pudding mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan (just enough for the crackers to "stick" to).

Arrange a single layer of unsalted saltine cracker squares, bottoms up, on top of the pudding mixture.

Evenly spread half of the remaining pudding mixture over the crackers.

Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture.

Top with a final layer of unsalted saltine crackers.

Cover cake and chill for 30 minutes.

Microwave frosting 30 seconds and pour over top of crackers.

Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan.

Cover, and chill SEVERAL hours before serving (best made in the morning or the night before).

Enjoy!

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Comments

henrie 1 year, 5 months ago said:
When you say a box of crackers, what size box are you talking about, or does that not matter as long as your making the layers. Will have to give this one a try, I've always used the graham crackers. Thanks for sharing your idea.

moxie2burn 1 year, 5 months ago said:
My bad. I'd say the 16 oz box, although you are bound to have some leftover. Thanks for your comment! Please do try it and let me know what you think. I think you will find this recipe much less cloying than the graham cracker version. :)

trigger 1 year, 5 months ago said:
This is a great recipe Moxie I have everything on hand so I will make it tonight.
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ahmed1 1 year, 5 months ago said:
Sounds delicious!!

jeffsgirl 1 year, 5 months ago said:
You are right on the money when you say to use the saltines instead of the graham crackers.I have had this both ways, and the saltines make it much like a flakey pastry.Check out my recipe useing saltines.Thank-you for this post. And here is a 5 for you.

cdg6565 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I never knew there was an original version. I have tried the graham cracker version and it is a bit sweet. I am going to try your recipe as soon as I buy the ingredients. Thank you for sharing.

notyourmomma 1 year ago said:
I was taught to use the saltine cracker version too, I like it better. Thanks for the post, I'm sharing it with the weeone to make for her school project. I'll report her grade.

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