In this Pumpkin Eclair Cake, combination of pureed pumpkin and spices with easy, no bake eclair cake recipe is a winner.
It is really quick and simple to make an eclair cake: layers of graham crackers alternating with pudding/whipped cream mixture, topped with a luxurious, yet simple-to-make, chocolate ganache frosting. No need to turn on the oven and ready in minutes.
Fantastic and super easy recipe for a seasonal cake, great for fall and winter holidays and parties.
P.S. I made this cake with homemade graham crackers. I will post the recipe next time.
UPDATE: See recipe for Homemade Graham Crackers.
Pumpkin Eclair Cake with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups prepared vanilla pudding
- 1/2 cup brown sugar loosely packed, 100 g
- 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups whipped cream
- graham crackers
- GANACHE FROSTING:
- 5 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped fine
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree with prepared pudding, brown sugar and spice. Gently fold in whipped cream.
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Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×9 pan. Spoon half of the pumpkin mixture over graham crackers.
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Place another layer of crackers and put remaining filling. Finish with layer of crackers.
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GANACHE FROSTING: Melt chocolate and cream in a bowl set over saucepan filled with 1 inch of simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth. Pour onto center of cake and spread evenly with spoon or spatula.
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Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or over night) before serving.
Can I be your neighbor? This looks fantastic, just my kind of dessert!
Thanks Jo,
It is my kind of dessert, too. I like everything creamy 🙂
Wow, this is great! I never thought of layering in graham crackers before, so thanks for the tip!
You’re welcome! 🙂
The recipe says 9×9 pan but clearly that’s not a picture of a 9×9 pan. Did you double the recipe for the picture or is that a typo in the recipe? I would love to make this but don’t want to be caught with an overflowing pan.
The dish on the picture has volume that is exactly half of the 9×9 pan. I made half batch so I used this dish. If you follow the recipe, use 9×9 dish.