No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake

There are some desserts that make you fall in love at first bite — and this No-Bake Peanut Butter Éclair Cake is one of them. 💛 Before I dive into the irresistible layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and creamy filling, I just have to say thank you — truly — to everyone who’s been sharing, tagging, and baking along with me. Your sweet messages and photos light up my kitchen!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I promised you versatile, and here’s proof! This no-bake beauty delivers all the comfort of a homemade dessert without ever touching the oven. The texture? Silky and luscious. The flavor? Think peanut butter pie meets chocolate éclair — indulgent yet perfectly balanced.

This cake is:

Effortless — no baking, no fuss.
Make-ahead friendly — it tastes even better the next day.
Crowd-pleasing — every bite gets that “wow” reaction.
Budget-friendly — made with simple pantry staples!

What Does It Taste Like?

Imagine layers of soft, chocolatey graham crackers soaking up a creamy, peanut-buttery filling — all topped with a glossy chocolate frosting that sets into the dreamiest finish. Each forkful is cool, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth decadent. It’s comfort dessert at its finest — anything but boring!!

Benefits of This Recipe

✔️ No oven required — ideal for hot days or busy weeks.
✔️ Easy to prepare ahead — perfect for potlucks or parties.
✔️ Customizable — you can swap ingredients to fit your cravings.
✔️ Kid-friendly — no complicated steps, and everyone loves peanut butter + chocolate!

Ingredients

1 (14.4 oz) box chocolate graham crackers
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 ½ cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 (16 oz) can prepared chocolate frosting

Tools You’ll Need

9×13-inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Offset spatula or spoon for spreading

Additions & Substitutions

Swap vanilla pudding for chocolate pudding for double the chocolate flavor.
Add chopped peanuts or Reese’s Pieces between layers for crunch.
Use homemade whipped cream if you prefer a less sweet filling.
Try honey graham crackers if you can’t find chocolate ones — it’ll still taste divine!