How to make eclair cake at home: a blog about the delicious homemade dessert.

Introduction

When it comes to desserts, eclairs are a classic favorite. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for something sweet to cap off your day, an eclair cake is the perfect way to do either. However, many of us don’t have easy access to fancy patisseries where we can buy eclair cakes. With this recipe, you can make your own at home!

Ingredients

This recipe calls for the following ingredients: Eggs, milk, sugar, flour and chocolate chips. You’ll also need coffee and vanilla extract. For the buttercream frosting you will need powdered sugar.

Instructions

Make the eclair cake dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add cold butter cubes to the bowl and toss to coat.
Add egg yolks and vanilla; stir until just combined (do not overmix).
Shape dough into a rectangle on plastic wrap; cover with another sheet of plastic wrap, pressing down on each corner to seal tightly; flatten into 1-inch thickness using a rolling pin or bottom of glass. Refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Unwrap pastry sheet onto lightly floured surface; roll out pastry until it’s about 1/8 inch thick—the thinner you can make it without breaking through any holes in your rolling surface, the better off your finished eclairs will be!

Plan ahead.

Plan ahead.
Make the graham cracker crust at least a day ahead of time. It’s plenty tasty, but it gets even better after a day in the fridge.
Make the custard filling the night before, too; it will have time to set overnight in your fridge as well. It also helps if you plan on making this dessert for company or if you just want to impress yourself with your culinary prowess!
Whip up some whipped cream topping while you wait for those other two steps to finish (if they haven’t already). You can make it while watching TV or listening to music—it doesn’t require much thought at all!

Make the graham cracker crust.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grind up graham crackers and mix with melted butter, salt, vanilla, and milk until evenly combined.
Press the mixture into an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan or 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan lined with aluminum foil so you can easily remove it after baking is done.*( see notes below)

Prepare the custard for the filling.

The next step is to prepare the custard for the filling. First, mix together 1 egg and 3 tablespoons of sugar until they become creamy. Then add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix again until thickened.

Next, heat ½ cup of milk on a medium heat in a small saucepan until it boils – don’t forget to stir constantly otherwise you’ll get lumps! Next, pour this mixture into your egg mixture (make sure all is well combined) then return it all back into the pan and cook for about 1 minute more until thickened again.

Finally, cool down completely before using or refrigerating if needed.

Whip up the topping and refrigerate until needed.

To make the whipped cream topping, use a hand mixer or electric mixer to whip together heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in vanilla extract then stir into chilled custard along with chocolate syrup. Refrigerate until needed.

To assemble: Place one layer of sponge cake on serving plate followed by a thin layer of eclair filling (about 1/3). Top with another layer of sponge cake followed by another thin layer of eclair filling (about 1/3) then place third sponge cake on top. Spread remaining éclair filling evenly over top and sides of cake then spread with whipped cream topping just before serving so it doesn’t melt too much!

Assemble the cake.

Now that the cake is ready, it’s time to assemble your eclair cake.

Place the filling in the middle of your first layer of cake.
Pinpoint where you want your whipped topping to go and spread it evenly over the entire layer. Do this for all three layers: one scoop of filling, one scoop of whipped topping (or more if you like!). This will provide a delicious base for cutting slices later on!
Using a knife, cut each layer into slices. You can make them as big or small as you want—the choice is yours!

Serve and enjoy.

Now that you have made your delicious eclair cake, serve it to your family and friends. Serve it with a cup of tea or coffee. If you are feeling adventurous, try serving it with a glass of milk! You may also want to try serving it with a glass of cold water if you want something refreshing and light.

You don’t need to go to a fancy patisserie to get an eclair cake! With this simple recipe, you can make one at home yourself.

You don’t need to go to a fancy patisserie to get an eclair cake. With this simple recipe, you can make one at home yourself.

Eclair cake is a delicious dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth! It’s rich and indulgent—but you’ll love every bite. This recipe is simple to follow, and you can make it at home with just a few ingredients. You can make eclair cake with a variety of fillings and toppings like chocolate ganache or fruit sauces.

Conclusion

Don’t forget that it’s always nice to make something special for someone else. And if you really want to impress them, why not give them an eclair cake? It’s tasty and unique—and it sure beats a box of chocolates!