Hazelnut Cake Squares

  Desserts

When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any special occasion, they ask me for this recipe. It is so easy to prepare because it starts with a cake mix. It doesn't need icing, so it is great for bake sales, too.

Hazelnut Cake Squares

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup Nutella
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup brickle toffee bits, optional
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, Nutella and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, hazelnuts and, if desired, toffee bits. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.
  • 3. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
  • 4.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 280 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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