Truffles with Nutella
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These chocolatey cake truffles are hiding a secret ingredient- Nutella! Using boxed cake mix makes these truffles easy as can be, but feel free to swap in your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe! After a quick dip in some melted semisweet chocolate, sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts for added crunch and to emphasize the hazelnut flavor.
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ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups Nutella
- 1 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 pounds semisweet chocolate chips
Method
Step 1
Bake chocolate cake based on package directions. Allow to cool, then cut into squares and place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Add Nutella and 2 tablespoons ground hazelnuts. Mix thoroughly to combine and create a dense, fudgy cake.
Step 3
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, make round balls of cake mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 4
Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler.
Step 5
Using two forks, dip cake balls into melted chocolate and spin to coat. Lift to remove excess chocolate and place on parchment. Sprinkle with more ground hazelnuts.
Step 6
Once all truffles have been coated and decorated, refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden.