No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake

No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of sweet caramel, fresh apples, and creamy eclair layers. This no-bake recipe is perfect for when you want a quick and impressive dessert without turning on the oven.

Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
Graham crackers, heavy cream, vanilla pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract.

For the Caramel Apple Topping:
Granny Smith apples (or your preferred variety), caramel sauce, and a bit of cinnamon.

For the Frosting:
Butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
   In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom. Spread a portion of the vanilla pudding mixture over the graham crackers. Repeat the layers until you’ve used all the graham crackers and pudding, finishing with a layer of pudding.
2. Make the Caramel Apple Topping:
   Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. In a separate bowl, toss the apple cubes with caramel sauce and a pinch of cinnamon until the apples are well-coated. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Frosting:
   In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   Spread the caramel apple mixture evenly over the pudding layer. Pour the frosting over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
5. Chill and Serve:
   Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Serving Suggestions
This cake is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or as a quick weeknight dessert. You can top each slice with additional caramel sauce or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Tips

• If you prefer a sweeter apple flavor, try using Fuji apples or Honeycrisp apples instead of Granny Smith.
• For a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the caramel apple topping.
• If you don’t have vanilla pudding mix, you can substitute it with a homemade vanilla custard or a different flavor of pudding, like butterscotch.

Enjoy this No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake as a comforting dessert that brings the flavors of fall to your table all year round!