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A piece of layered no bake graham crackers coffee cake placed on blue plate and topped with homemade whipping cream
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5 from 1 vote

No Bake Graham Cracker Coffee Cake

This No Bake Graham Cracker Coffee Cake is a coffee and chocolate lover's favorite treat! Give it a go!
Prep Time30 minutes
4-6 hours4 hours 30 minutes
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: international
Keyword: graham coffee cake, Graham Cracker coffee cake, no bake cake, no bake graham cake
Servings: 14 servings
Author: Lama

Equipment

  • stand mixer or electric hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 1½ packages Graham Crackers 17.8 oz.
  • 1 quart Heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 package Instant chocolate pudding 3.9 oz
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons Instant coffee
  • 2 cups Warm water

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the instant pudding powder and 2 cups of milk.  Whisk for about two minutes then place in the refrigerator.
  • Using a stand mixer, or an electric hand mixer, add 1 quart of heavy cream, vanilla extract, and one can of sweetened condensed milk. Mix on high speed for about 6 to 8 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  • Remove the pudding mix out of the refrigerator. Add to it about 1 cup of the whipped cream you’ve just prepared, and mix until combined.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix 2 cups of warm water and 2 tablespoons of instant coffee.
  • In a 9 x 13 pan, let’s begin layering. Starting with a layer of Graham crackers. Quickly dip the Graham crackers into the coffee then begin lining the pan until complete.
  • Now, a layer of half of the amount of the whipped cream and spread. Then, top with another layer of dipped Graham crackers. Now add a layer of the chocolate pudding. Continue on with the cake layers until the pan is filled.
  • Place in the refrigerator for at least 5-6 hours before indulging. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for Perfect Results
  • The more you allow the cake to sit, the tastier it will be. Try leaving it overnight. That way, the graham crackers will absorb the cream and coffee.
  • Add some crashed graham crackers, graham cracker crumbs, whipped cream, chocolate chips, crushed coconut, or even toasted and crushed pistachios, hazelnuts, and almonds on top of the graham cracker cake.
  • If you feel like you have the time and energy for it, try decorating the cake by drawing different patterns on the last layer, which should be the chocolate pudding.