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Eggnog Eclair Cake is a super easy dessert for eggnog lovers! This icebox cake comes together in minutes and is perfect for the holidays.
I know it’s really last minute to be throwing another must-make holiday recipe at you, BUT if you like the flavor of eggnog, this super simple Eggnog Eclair cake is for you!
Not only is it easy to make, it’s absolutely delicious – especially if you love the flavor of eggnog, but can’t get on board with chugging the stuff out of a glass.
It comes together in less than 10 minutes with only a handful of simple ingredients, so you can totally whip it together in between wrapping gifts and baking cookies.
I promise, you will absolutely love it and people will be asking you for the recipe after their first bite!
Eggnog Eclair Cake Recipe
Are you pro-eggnog or anti-eggnog?
People seem to have super strong feelings about it one way or the other.
I’m actually kind of in the middle. I personally could not drink a glass of eggnog, but I really love the flavor of eggnog. So recipes made with eggnog are right up my alley.
I’ve been on a real eclair cake kick this year. From Banana Cream Pie Eclair Cake and No-Bake Cheesecake Eclair Cake to Pumpkin Eclair Cake, I’ve been having a lot of fun coming up with new flavor combinations.
So obviously I had to whip up an eggnog version just in time for Christmas.
Just like my other eclair cake recipes, you can put this simple dessert together in just a few minutes. Just make sure it has time to chill before serving and you’re golden!
Because let’s be real: at this point, complicated desserts are just not happening. It’s time for super easy and super delicious.
How to Make this Eggnog Icebox Cake
Making this simple icebox cake requires just a few ingredients:
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Whole milk
- Eggnog
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon
- Frozen whipped topping
- Cinnamon graham crackers
Our eclair cakes usually just use milk, but we’re using a mix of milk and eggnog in this version. We’re also adding some cinnamon and nutmeg (and using cinnamon graham crackers!) for that extra bit of eggnog flavor.
In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix, milk, eggnog, and spices. Then add in a tub of thawed whipped topping until thoroughly combined.
Line the bottom of a 13×9-inch cake pan with a layer of cinnamon graham crackers.
I have found that, depending on the brand of graham crackers I’m using, sometimes I have more gaps between my graham crackers than others. Don’t worry if there are some gaps; your cake will turn out just fine!
Spread half of the pudding mixture on top of the graham crackers. Top with another layer of cinnamon graham crackers, followed by the rest of the pudding and finished with one final layer of graham crackers.
Spread 2 additional cups of whipped topping on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before cutting and serving.
I like to top this eggnog cake with some whipped cream and some sparkling sugar, but you could also top it with more cinnamon or nutmeg if you like!
More Eggnog Recipe to Try
Whether you like to drink eggnog or you just like to bake with it, there are plenty of ways you can still enjoy some eggnog before the holidays are over! Give one (or all!) of these eggnog recipes a try and enjoy feeling ultra festive.
Chocolate Eggnog Waffles
Eggnog Tres Leches Cake
Keto Eggnog (Dairy-Free)
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Eggnog French Toast
Dirty Chai Eggnog
Eggnog Eclair Cake
Ingredients
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces each
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups eggnog
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces plus 2 cups frozen whipped topping thawed, divided
- 14 ounces cinnamon graham cracker squares
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the pudding mix, milk, eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in one 8-ounce tub of whipped topping until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13×9 inch baking pan. Having a little bit of space between the graham crackers is totally fine.
- Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping onto the top of the cake. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yum!! This looks amazing, and I can’t wait to try it! Wanted to let you know there might be a miscalculation with your nutrition facts though. My husband counts calories to help watch his figure ;) and 90 didn’t sound quite right to me. I did a rough calculation and came up with about 325 calories (if cut into 12 squares as your photos show, or 245 if cut into 16). Maybe I’m way off, but wanted to throw it out there in case anyone else looks at labels!
I made your classic eclair cake this fall but substituted homemade whipped cream and homemade chocolate ganache, and it was a HUGE hit, so I am definitely excited to try this eggnog version!!! Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Thanks so much, Ali! I’ll check the program we use and see if there is a glitch with the info.
For all you bourbon lovers, we made it with Evan Williams eggnog and everyone LOVED it! We upped the amount of eggnog (YAY!), used some vanilla whole milk yogurt and then whole milk to get the total amount of liquid! It set up just fine! Wouldn’t serve it to kids though, unless you want them to take a nap! ALSO, used a bread saw to trim the graham crackers to make it look perfect since we didn’t top it with the cool whip, just whipped cream as it was served. It was lovely, so easy to make and obviously, not a fussy recipe! THANKS!
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Anna! Love the tweaks you made! Happy New Year!
-Jamie
I agree with Diane. Between social tabs, ads, video pop-ups, heart and share buttons its hard to great through the recipe. There’s gotta be a way to get your ads and extra buttons on your page without it being so obtrusive.
Otherwise I’m loving what you put together here. Your recipes are very tempting! New fan!
Aixa-
Hi! There is a “jump to recipe” box at the top of the post. If you click that, it will help you bypass most ads. Unfortunately, ads are necessary to offset the cost of running a blog which can be quite expensive. We understand ads can also be annoying which is why we added the “jump to recipe” feature a few months back.
Take care & Happy Holidays to you and yours!
-Jamie
Question: can one use eggnog with alcohol in it? Like, the premixed Evan Williams eggnog? My whole family loves the stuff so I’m going to try it. Fingers crossed.
Also, I must agree with another person who commented, the ads on your site are truly bothersome. Your recipes are amazing, but the pop-up ads are too much.
Hi Anna-
I have not tried this recipe with eggnog that already includes alcohol, but I think it would be just fine. Thanks for your feedback on the ads, I am looking into it with my ad management company. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
-Jamie
The Eggnog Eclair c a ke looks wonderful, but does not give amounts of milk, eggnog, spices and whipped topping. HELP!
Hi Janet-
All of the measurements are there, so I am not sure why you can’t see them. Try this link which will take you right to the printable page. https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/wp-json/mv-create/v1/creations/1004/print Hopefully this helps. Happy Holidays!
-Jamie
Can’t find cinnamon graham crackers where I live. Should I up the cinnamon content in the filling or not? If so how much would you recommend?
You can simply use regular graham crackers – it will be just fine. :)
-Jamie
Thanks for a great easy last minute recipe I’m going to grocery store tomorrow so perfect timing it’s just the two of us so I’ll make a small one. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes be safe & enjoy the holiday season.
Same to you , Jo! I hope you love this eclair cake as much as we did! Happy Holidays!
-Jamie
Just wanted to let you know that I could barely read this recipe with all the ads. A lottery ad has been popping up continuously that I almost have decided not to follow your site. I love your recipes and this eggnog eclair cake sounds amazing. We are definitely eggnog lovers! The ads are just too much. I can’t even follow the recipe.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Diane. That definitely shouldn’t be happening repeatedly, so I am checking in with my ad server to see if there is a glitch.
-Jamie
@Diane, same here. Ads are terrible!!!! But I am still going to make this! :) Thanks.
this sounds good. I’m going to make it for christmas dinner
Let me know what you think, Loretta!