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A slice of caramel apple eclair cake with visible layers of graham crackers, creamy filling, apple, and whipped topping, smothered in glossy caramel sauce, set on a white plate with green apples in the background.

Caramel Apple Éclair Cake


  • Author: Emma Hart
  • Total Time: 380
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

No-bake dessert layering vanilla pudding with spiced apple pie filling, cinnamon graham crackers, and caramel topping. Softens to cake-like texture when chilled.


Ingredients

Scale

Apple Filling
1 1/2 (20 oz) cans apple pie filling (30 oz total)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Pudding Mixture
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Assembly
1 box cinnamon graham crackers
1 (14 oz) jar prepared caramel topping (or 1 1/4 cups homemade caramel)


Instructions

Prepare apple filling: Chop large apple pieces, mix with cinnamon and nutmeg. Cool if warm.

Make pudding mixture: Whisk pudding mixes, milk, powdered sugar. Add cream and vanilla, beat until thick.

Assemble: Layer graham crackers, half apple filling, half pudding. Repeat layers, top with crackers.

Add caramel: Warm caramel to loosen, pour over top.

Chill: Refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Chop apples small for even layers.
Use parchment for easy lifting and slicing.
Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
Warm caramel gently for easy drizzling.
Keep refrigerated until serving.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: Dessert, No-Bake Cake
  • Method: Layering & Chilling
  • Cuisine: American / Fall Dessert

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 recipe
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 31 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: caramel apple éclair cake, no bake apple dessert, cinnamon graham cracker dessert, fall layered cake, pudding and caramel dessert